Inside the Metabolic Loop with KimWiestPhD

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The One Thing Every Failed Diet Has in Common

The One Thing Every Failed Diet Has in Common

The One Thing Every Failed Diet Has in CommonKim Wiest PhD
Published on: 02/07/2026

Tried every diet, supplement, and workout but still feel stuck? Learn why gut dysfunction may be disrupting your metabolism, hormones, energy, cravings, and weight loss.

Understanding Elevated Homocysteine: What Your Lab Is Telling You

Understanding Elevated Homocysteine: What Your Lab Is Telling You

Understanding Elevated Homocysteine: What Your Lab Is Telling YouKim Wiest PhD
Published on: 29/05/2026

Elevated homocysteine can point to stress, inflammation, nutrient depletion, poor detoxification, MTHFR variants, and methylation issues. Learn what your lab may be telling you and how nutrients like folinic acid, B12, B2, P5P, TMG, and magnesium sup

Why Normal Cholesterol Labs Can Still Miss Heart Risk

Why Normal Cholesterol Labs Can Still Miss Heart Risk

Why Normal Cholesterol Labs Can Still Miss Heart RiskKim Wiest PhD
Published on: 02/05/2026

Your cholesterol numbers can look normal while inflammation, oxidized LDL, ApoB, and metabolic dysfunction still raise cardiovascular risk.

Probiotics vs Antibiotics: Why Gut Healing Starts With the Right Foundation

Probiotics vs Antibiotics: Why Gut Healing Starts With the Right Foundation

Probiotics vs Antibiotics: Why Gut Healing Starts With the Right FoundationKim Wiest PhD
Published on: 27/03/2026

Probiotics and antibiotics are not the same thing. Learn the difference, why your gut environment matters, and how functional medicine looks deeper than symptoms alone.