You’re going to learn how a patient reversed metabolic syndrome as he lowered his ferritin, glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, and blood pressure by 30 points, gained more energy, and dropped 15 lbs in less than seven weeks.
My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and author of the FreeDiet®. I’ve been blessed to have seen over 100,000 patient visits over the last 38 years, many involving thyroid issues and metabolic syndrome.
What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is extremely common and includes:
- Insulin resistance
- Excess fat around the midsection
- High triglycerides or cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Elevated inflammation and oxidative stress
It typically appears in your 50s and beyond, but due to unhealthy lifestyle choices, it’s showing up in younger patients.
This patient was in his late 30s, concerned about his health, low energy, recent weight gain (just over 200 lbs), and various gut symptoms.
Comprehensive Lab Findings
I ran full lab testing, which showed:
- High cholesterol and LDL
- Elevated uric acid
- Above-optimal glucose
- High liver enzymes
- Elevated A1C
- High insulin
- High ferritin
- Low testosterone (low 400s), often linked to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
Additional functional testing revealed:
Inflammation
High inflammatory markers
Toxins
Elevated mercury
Deficiencies
Low levels of:
- B12
- Folate
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
Food Reactions
Gluten sensitivity with leaky gut
Infections
Candida yeast overgrowth and bacterial imbalance
Hormonal Imbalance
Adrenal dysfunction with low cortisol, in addition to low testosterone
Results After 5–7 Weeks
After putting him on an anti-inflammatory diet and the proper supplements, his follow-up labs at five weeks showed:
- Reduced cholesterol and LDL
- Lower uric acid
- More optimal glucose, A1C, and insulin
- Ferritin dropped 33%
- Liver enzymes improved
- Testosterone increased 20%
By week seven:
- Blood pressure dropped 30 points to normal
- He lost 15 lbs of excess weight
- Energy significantly improved
How He Achieved These Results: The FreeDiet®
He followed the FreeDiet®, a plan I developed years ago while healing my own Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, fatigue, skin issues, and other chronic health problems.
What the FreeDiet® Removes
The FreeDiet® is free of:
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These are the foods most commonly responsible for inflammation, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic health problems.
What He Ate: Simple, Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Breakfast
A high-protein, high-fiber smoothie with:
- Protein
- Essential fats
- Fruits and vegetables
- Fiber
Lunch & Dinner
- Meat, chicken, or fish
- Plenty of vegetables
- Healthy fats
I’ll include a link below to receive a free copy of the FreeDiet® Phase 1 Food Chart.
Supplement Plan: The Functional Five & Targeted Support
He took what I call the Functional Five, the foundational nutrients most people need:
- Multivitamin
- Fish oil
- Vitamin D with K
- Magnesium
- Probiotic
Additional support included:
- Gut-support supplements
- Cardiovascular and inflammatory support: Curcumin Protect, CardioMetaboliX (berberine + alpha-lipoic acid), Resveratrol + Quercetin
- Liver Support
- Adrenal Vibrance
- Nutrients he was low in: Methylfolate, B12, Vitamin C, CoQ10, Zinc
Reversing Metabolic Syndrome Is Possible
By following these lifestyle changes, he was able to:
- Reverse metabolic syndrome
- Reduce blood pressure by 30 points
- Normalize key lab markers
- Lose 15 lbs in seven weeks
- Improve energy and overall health
If you’re dealing with chronic health issues, getting the proper testing to uncover your root causes—and being provided the right solutions—can help almost anyone improve.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
