Dr. William Li

🍪 Craving certain foods? Your body may be asking for something else. Sugar cravings may happen when meals lack protein. Salty food cravings may reflect a need for electrolytes, while refined carb cravings can signal your body needs more fiber. Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine

🔬 Doctors spend years studying how the body actually works. Follow for more science-driven insights. #FoodAsMedicine #MedicalScience #Metabolism #Longevity #NutritionScience #DrWilliamLi

🎗️ Certain foods contain bioactive compounds that may help disrupt the blood supply tumors need to grow. Follow for more science-backed insights in the field of Food As Medicine. #FoodAsMedicine #CancerPrevention #BreastCancerAwareness #NutritionScience

🔬 Most health advice focuses on one pathway: one hormone, one nutrient, one quick fix. But your body doesn’t work that way. Follow for more science-driven insights. #FoodAsMedicine #Metabolism #Longevity #NutritionScience #HolisticHealth #DrWilliamLi

🥔 💜 Purple potatoes are more than just colorful. Their deep purple color comes from anthocyanins, powerful plant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress and support healthy blood vessels. Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine #Phytonutrients #PreventiveHealth

⚠️ Your stomach health is shaped by what you eat every day. Follow for more science-backed insights in Food As Medicine. #FoodAsMedicine #StomachCancerPrevention #GutHealth #CancerRiskReduction

🧬 Insulin resistance isn’t just about lifestyle. Genetics can play a role too. Studies have identified multiple genes linked to higher risk, especially if family members have metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Follow for more.

🦠 Certain foods can help support the repair and protection of your gut lining. 🥣 Yogurt 🥛 Kefir 🥬 Sauerkraut 🌾 Oats 🍌 Bananas 🧄 Garlic 🫐 Berries 🫒 Extra virgin olive oil 🍲 Bone broth Follow for more.  #FoodAsMedicine #GutHealth #Microbiome #DigestiveHealth

⚠️ Ultra-processed foods can disrupt your gut microbiome. Factory processing, preservatives, artificial flavors, and additives can harm the healthy bacteria that support metabolism and protect against insulin resistance. Follow for more science-driven insights.

🍅 Research on angiogenesis shows foods like green tea, tomatoes, and berries contain compounds studied for their ability to help block abnormal blood vessel growth that tumors rely on. Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine #CancerResearch #Angiogenesis #NutritionScience

🦠 Your gut is home to 39 trillion bacteria. Feed them the right foods and they produce compounds that reduce inflammation, improve metabolism, and even signal your brain to boost mood. Follow for more.

🎗️ March is Autoimmune Awareness Month. Chronic inflammation from autoimmune conditions can also affect the skin. Sardines are rich in omega-3s that help reduce inflammation and support skin health. Follow for more. #AutoimmuneAwareness 📄: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/s…

⚠️ Everyday habits can raise your risk of stomach cancer. Avoid these things to reduce your cancer risk. Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine #StomachCancerPrevention #GutHealth

😴 Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired. It disrupts your mitochondria and your blood vessels. During deep sleep, your body repairs cellular energy systems and circulation. 📥 Follow for more Food As Medicine insights. 🧬

⚖️ Losing just five pounds may lower breast cancer risk. In a study of more than180,000 women over 50 who were overweight, sustained weight loss of five pounds or more was associated with an 18% lower risk of breast cancer. #FoodAsMedicine 📄: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31845728/

⚡ Your mitochondria are the power plants of your cells but they also influence circulation, oxygen delivery, and how your body ages. I break down 4 science-backed ways to support them.  📥 Follow for more Food As Medicine insights. 🧬

🍵 Matcha is more than a trend, it’s a powerhouse of antioxidants that fuels focus, metabolism, and long-term health. Follow for more science-backed insights in Food As Medicine. #FoodAsMedicine #Matcha #MetabolicHealth #Antioxidants #NutritionScience

⚡ Your mitochondria power every cell in your body and food directly affects how well they work. Polyphenol-rich foods like berries, extra virgin olive oil, and green tea support mitochondrial energy and circulation. Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine #Mitochondria #Longevity

☕ Coffee is not just energy. It is biological signaling. Moderate intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and reduced all-cause mortality in large prospective studies. 🔬 Follow for more. #FoodAsMedicine #NutritionScience #MetabolicHealth