How much protein do you actually need to lose fat, build muscle, and stay healthy as you age?

In this video, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains how much protein you really need based on your goals, age, and metabolism.

You’ll learn:
• Why the standard protein recommendation is often too low
• How protein needs change during fat loss, muscle building, and aging
• Why older adults need more protein than younger people
• How to calculate your personal protein target
• The difference between minimum and optimal protein intake
• Common myths about protein and kidney health, bulking, and plant protein

This is a science-based, practical guide to help you stop guessing and start fueling your body properly.

If you’re trying to lose fat, gain muscle, improve metabolic health, or age well — this video will clarify exactly how much protein you need.

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You’re doing everything right — eating clean, exercising, watching calories — and yet the scale won’t move. Why? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika explains the hidden biological reasons alcohol makes fat loss harder than you think. It’s not just about calories. Alcohol changes how your liver burns fat, how your hormones regulate hunger, how your brain controls cravings, how your body stores visceral fat, and even how you sleep and recover from exercise. Drawing on 20 years of hospital experience, Dr. Paika shows how alcohol quietly drives insulin resistance, belly fat, fatty liver, and metabolic dysfunction — often before labs even become abnormal. This isn’t about shame or quitting forever. It’s about understanding how alcohol interacts with your biology so you can make better choices and finally see results.

Fatty liver disease now affects nearly 1 in 3 adults — and most people have no idea they have it. In this short video, Dr. Mohammed Paika explains why fatty liver is not actually a liver problem, but a metabolic and obesity-driven condition rooted in insulin resistance, visceral fat, and modern lifestyle factors.

You’ll learn what fatty liver really is, why obesity and belly fat drive fat buildup in the liver, how this increases your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and liver damage, and most importantly how fatty liver can be reversed with the right metabolic approach.

This video is for anyone who has been told they have fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, belly fat, or metabolic syndrome — or for anyone who wants to prevent these conditions before they start.

This is not medical advice. Always discuss your individual situation with your physician.

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Cardio is not about punishment or burning calories — it’s about training the most important muscle in your body: your heart.

In this long-form masterclass, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains how cardiorespiratory training actually works, how heart-rate zones affect fat loss, what VO₂ max really means, how cardio impacts insulin resistance and appetite hormones, and how to train smarter for long-term health and weight control.

You’ll learn:
– What cardio really is (and what it isn’t)
– How heart-rate zones work
– Aerobic vs anaerobic training explained
– Why the “fat-burning zone” is misunderstood
– How cardio improves insulin sensitivity
– Why muscle matters for metabolism
– How interval training works
– How to avoid overtraining and burnout
– How to integrate cardio into obesity treatment

This video is for anyone who wants to improve their health, lose fat sustainably, improve metabolic health, and understand their body better — without fitness myths, shame, or extremes.

This content is for education only and not medical advice. Always consult your own physician before making health changes.

Why do you reach for comfort food when you’re stressed — even when you know better?

In this PODCAST, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains the real neuroscience behind emotional eating, stress hormones like cortisol, dopamine reward loops, and why willpower isn’t the problem.

You’ll learn:
– The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger
– How stress hijacks your brain’s appetite and reward system
– Why your rational brain goes offline under stress
– How to interrupt the stress-eating cycle and rewire it

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, ashamed, or confused by your eating patterns during stressful times, this video will help you understand what’s really happening — and how to change it with compassion and science.

This is for education only and not individual medical advice. Please consult your physician for personalized care.

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Working out after 45 comes with unique challenges—and most people are doing it wrong.

Real-world fitness advice for adults 45 and over, straight from a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine physician.

We cover:

Why going to the gym feels harder after 45 (and how to overcome it)

How to work out safely without joint pain or burnout

Stretching and mobility

What multivitamins actually matter—and which ones are hype

How exercise prevents heart disease as you age

Simple nutrition principles for energy, fat loss, and longevity

This isn’t about extreme workouts—it’s about training smarter, protecting your heart, and staying consistent for life.

If you’re over 45 and want to stay strong, mobile, and healthy—this video is for you.

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If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and struggling with what to eat, this podcast is for you.

I’m Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Obesity and Internal Medicine, and in this video I break down a simple, low-calorie, high-protein meal that works with GLP-1 medications — not against them.

We’ll cover:
• Why protein is critical on GLP-1s
• How to avoid nausea, fatigue, and plateaus
• The ideal calorie-to-protein ratio for fat loss
• Why fiber and volume foods matter
• Exact calories and macros

This isn’t about extreme dieting. It’s about eating strategically to protect muscle, support metabolism, and lose fat sustainably.

Always review your nutrition plan with your physician to individualize your care.

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Japan is often viewed as one of the healthiest countries in the world, with some of the lowest obesity rates and the longest life expectancy. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize: metabolic disease is quietly rising in Japan, even among people who look thin.

In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, breaks down the Japan obesity paradox — why low obesity rates don’t automatically mean low risk for diabetes, fatty liver, heart disease, and visceral fat.

You’ll learn:

• Why Japan defines obesity differently than the West
• How BMI can miss dangerous visceral fat
• What TOFI (Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside) really means
• How the traditional Japanese diet protects metabolism
• The role of portion control and hara hachi bu (eating to 80% full)
• Why movement is built into daily life in Japan
• What Japan gets right about prevention — and what it’s starting to lose
• Practical lessons anyone can apply for better metabolic health

This is not a video about weight loss aesthetics.
This is about metabolic strength, longevity, and disease prevention.

Whether you’re interested in obesity medicine, public health, longevity, or understanding how lifestyle shapes metabolism, this video will change how you think about health — no matter where you live.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Paika
Board Certified – Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Dr. Paika Podcast