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Longevity & Metabolic Health

Should we put statins in the water?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Lab Testing, Longevity

Robin Berzin MD

March 20, 2024

Here’s what I’m advising my patients on statins — and why. The evidence is more nuanced than your cardiologist may have suggested, especially for women. Read more
Toxins, Nutrition & Modern Exposures

How Much Protein Should You Really Be Eating?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Exercise, Nutrition, Women’s Health

Robin Berzin MD

April 17, 2024

How much protein should I really eat? And practically speaking, how on earth do you eat that much protein in a day even if you want to? Read more
Brain, Mood & Nervous System

How to balance cortisol levels to increase energy and lose weight

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Hormones, Mental Health, Sleep

Robin Berzin MD

May 29, 2024

Treating patients’ health issues from weight gain to infertility often includes a plan to balance cortisol levels. Here’s what you can do. Read more
Toxins, Nutrition & Modern Exposures

Are you using the right EVOO?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Nutrition, Toxins & Environment

Robin Berzin MD

July 24, 2024

I treat EVOO like a supplement. But if your olive oil is fake, you’re missing out on key health benefits. Here’s what to know. Read more
Toxins, Nutrition & Modern Exposures

Bloating and brain fog? You’re probably low in butyrate.

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Brain Health, Gut Health, Nutrition

Robin Berzin MD

February 19, 2025

Increasing butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is key for the function of your metabolism, immune system and gut barrier. Read more
Longevity & Metabolic Health

Is NAD+ the key to energy and longevity?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Longevity, Supplements

Robin Berzin MD

March 20, 2025

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) plays a key role in cellular energy production and DNA repair. It’s an anti-aging powerhouse. Read more
Toxins, Nutrition & Modern Exposures

Is “fibermaxxing” the key to slowing aging?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Gut Health, Longevity, Nutrition

Robin Berzin MD

June 3, 2025

I don’t normally advise taking medical advice from TikTok but sometimes the algorithm gets it right and boosts a tip with actual evidence behind it—like “f Read more
Longevity & Metabolic Health

How to slow your aging velocity

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Exercise, Lab Testing, Longevity

Robin Berzin MD

June 10, 2025

Last week I co-hosted an event for New York’s YPO Women on female longevity at the Parsley Health center in NYC along with two brilliant speakers: nutritio Read more
Longevity & Metabolic Health

Should we all be microdosing GLP-1?

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Longevity, Supplements

Robin Berzin MD

July 1, 2025

If you’re frustrated that your body composition isn’t changing, microdosing GLP-1 might be the key. Read more
Longevity & Metabolic Health

VO₂ max: If you only track one number for healthspan, make it this one

Blood Sugar & Metabolism, Exercise, Lab Testing, Longevity

Robin Berzin MD

September 9, 2025

VO₂ max—the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise—is one of the strongest predictors of how long (and well) you’ll live. Read more

Robin Berzin MD

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