As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am a specialist often asked to help children with metabolic syndrome (“MetS”) (hypertension, high blood sugar, dyslipidemia, and increased abdominal fat).  For years, I accepted the conventional wisdom that the only way to treat this was with “diet and exercise”, combining calorie (primarily fat) restriction with increased physical activity.  Yet … Continue reading How Dr. Lustig’s Research Inspired Me:  The Experience of a Pediatric Gastroenterologist