JumpstartMD Highlights the Vital Role of Nutrition for Lasting Weight Loss
IRVINE, Calif. – (March. 2025) – Most people in America eat two or three meals per day with a couple of snacks in between. Yet there are still common nutritional deficiencies in the adult population despite the many calories people take in. Increasingly, people are trying to get healthy and lose weight, but they may not always realize the important role that nutrition plays while on a weight loss program. The more people know about these issues, the more successful they can be in reaching their goals.
“All calories are not created equal, and we know how important nutrition is to weight management and weight loss medications” said Dr. Sean Bourke, founder and chief medical officer at JumpstartMD, a company specializing in weight loss and total health optimization. “We take a science-backed and customized approach to helping people. We believe that normal is not optimal, so we strive for optimal.”
According to the country’s nutrition report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some people have more nutritional deficiencies than others. They estimate that about 10% of adults are deficient in vitamins B6, D, and iron. They also found that women between the ages of 20 and 39 have iodine levels that indicate deficiency.
Many people may not realize that nutritional deficiencies can lead to weight issues. A study published in the journal Nutrients looked at diet quality and micronutrient intake among long-term weight loss maintainers. The authors report that many people who are overweight or obese exceed energy intake needs but do not meet vitamin and mineral requirements. Poor diet quality is linked to over-consuming high-calorie, low-nutrient-value foods.
Nutrition plays a critical role in sustainable weight loss, including when it comes to the following key factors:
• Regulate blood sugar levels. It’s important to maintain healthy glucose levels. When they are elevated, fat is stored, leading to weight gain and putting people at a higher risk for health issues, such as diabetes. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels can help people feel better, maintain weight loss, and help the body burn more fat. Stable glucose levels also help people have fewer cravings and more energy.
• Support metabolic health. Getting enough protein and healthy fats is essential to maintaining muscle mass and satiety. It also helps people lose weight, boosts the immune system, improves bone health, and helps the body repair tissue. Most people have no idea how much protein they should be consuming or what good-quality sources of it are.
• Reduce inflammation. Some foods people eat can increase or reduce the inflammation rate. It’s always a good goal to reduce inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation in the body is linked with such health conditions as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, among other issues. Eating foods that help reduce inflammation is essential to overall health.
• Improve gut health. Gut health, or the microbiome, is related to many health issues. A healthy gut microbiome can help people in many ways, including losing weight and being in a better mood. It’s important to eat fiber-rich foods to help aid in digestion and support a healthy microbiome, which will help with metabolism and immune function.
“We take these issues seriously and want to help those who need it,” said Parham Javaherian, chief executive officer of JumpstartMD. “We want people to succeed to live a longer, happier, and healthier life. Everyone needs a personalized approach that will make sense for them and their lifestyle. That’s what we are here to help them do!”
JumpstartMD offers fully personalized and medically supervised weight loss programs with supportive nutrition and lifestyle coaching and a focus on sustainable weight management, hormone balancing, and nutrient optimization. JumpstartMD
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JumpstartMD takes a revolutionary approach to total health optimization, providing medically supervised weight loss programs, personalized hormone replacement therapy for men and women, and vitamin therapy for optimal health. With 14 locations, including the newest in Irvine, CA, JumpstartMD delivers fully customized care tailored to each person’s unique needs, biology, and goals. Offering comprehensive memberships and one-on-one coaching to support lasting results. Learn more at JumpstartMD.com and get social@JumpstartMD.
