Frank Lyons II, M.D.
M. Frank Lyons II, M.D., a practicing gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington, has been a clinical researcher, writer, and teacher for over a quarter of a century. A Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians, he has answered many clinical questions through his scientific investigations. His medical research has included hepatitis C, esophageal diseases, Helicobacter pylori infections, and intestinal cancer prevention. He has received several teaching, research and clinical awards, and has authored chapters of textbooks, scientific papers and abstracts. Read more »

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October 6th, 2018
Interesterified Fats: Trans Fat Replacements
As Trans fats are being pressured out of the processed food market (not gone yet though) there are new fats that have replaced them without much ado. Even to this day little is said or known by the lay public … Continue Reading »
September 21st, 2018
Omega-3 Fat: How Much is Enough?
“How much omega-3 fat supplement should I be taking daily?” Frankly, it is not a simple question to answer. The reason for this is that our body needs a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fat intake. Several recent studies validate … ... Continue Reading »
August 15th, 2018
Save the Date: Class Announcement
Hello everyone. I taught a six week course at Tacoma Community College, Gig Harbor Campus last year and they have asked me back for another turn at teaching nutritional health. Six weeks from today the class will begin. Wednesday, September ... Continue Reading »
June 30th, 2018
Prediabetes: A Dangerous “Numbers” Game with Your Health
When do you begin to worry about your average blood sugar levels? When it averages 115? 125? 135? 145? If you are showing no signs of insulin resistance (prediabetes) or type two diabetes, your average blood sugar level is typically … Continue Reading »

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Daily, Excess Fruit As Unhealthy As Other SugarsWhen I wrote my book Fructose Exposed I received criticism from people who told me that fruit is different from other fructose-containing sources such as table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, ... Continue Reading »