Dr. Melina Jampolis

Dr. Melina Jampolis Precision Nutrition MD
Forbes Health Advisory Board
Practically Healthy Podcast
Spice Up, Live Long

02/25/2026

I’m not an influencer - I see patients every day for weight loss - and I learn a lot from their experiences & I’m going to try to share tips more often.
💪First up: Body composition - it takes adequate protein PLUS strength training to gain or protect muscle - neither works as well alone.

🍗Aim for 80-120 g of protein per day; spread evenly if possible, plus 2-3 days of strength training (lift heavy enough to challenge yourself, but not so heavy that you injure yourself!)

02/20/2026

Supplements aren’t a magic bullet for optimal health, but they CAN play a role when they are personalized to YOUR unique needs. Don’t be tempted to buy every pill and potion on IG - work with a qualified nutrition expert (like and RDN or nutrition MD) to figure out what is best for YOU.

02/06/2026

❤️Women and heart health is one of my favorite topics and sadly most women don’t think about it until it’s too late and they suffer a stroke or heart attack.

Hormonal changes can dramatically increase a woman’s risk of heart disease not only due to increases in cholesterol, but because of insulin resistance associated with drops in estrogen play a major role and loss of estrogen can also contribute to endothelial dysfunction (more on that in another video soon).

Step 1: Know your numbers. If your doctor won’t order tests like hsCRP, lpa, ApoB and fasting insulin that help you figure out your risk (beyond just cholesterol)find a new doctor. I’m often surprised by how many women are under managed when it comes to heart disease prevention.

And check out the association’s life simple eight for a blueprint on minimizing your risk from a lifestyle standpoint. ❤️Questions?

02/02/2026

Beau for the win! Could not be more proud of how hard this kid works!

So proud of this kid! He finally made it to the top of the podium!! So happy to see his hard work mentally and physicall...
02/02/2026

So proud of this kid! He finally made it to the top of the podium!! So happy to see his hard work mentally and physically paying off! And the 40 degree sunny weather was the icing on the cake!

01/21/2026

We have known for years that exercise is critically important for weight loss maintenance and a new study in the journal Obesity may explain some of the reasons why.

The study showed that late phase GLP1 release 90-180 minutes after a meal was increased by 37% in people participating in a structured exercise program doing moderate to vigorous exercise compared to usual activity for a year after weight loss (25% more than the usual activity group). This may help prevent increases in appetite often associated with weight loss that make weight maintenance challenging.

Plus the increase or maintenance in muscle may play a role.

Glad to say goodbye to 2025! I’m looking forward to an exciting 2026 filled with love, laughter and cutting edge precisi...
01/01/2026

Glad to say goodbye to 2025! I’m looking forward to an exciting 2026 filled with love, laughter and cutting edge precision nutrition and GLP1 research that I’m incredibly excited to begin as part of my new focus on being a physician scientist. Any wait to share all my projects! HAPPy NEW YEAR and thank you for the support and connection this past year 🎉🎉🎉

I’m obsessed with quick & healthy snacks and I got tired of buying store bought oat bites that had only 2 g of protein, ...
12/27/2025

I’m obsessed with quick & healthy snacks and I got tired of buying store bought oat bites that had only 2 g of protein, 2 g of fiber and 9 g added sugar. My upgraded oat balls are delicious and have 5 g of protein, 2.5 g of fiber and only 3.4 g of added sugar (from honey). Plus they have pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for a boost of magnesium. Comment OAT and I will send you the recipe! MD

12/22/2025

Are you taking a GLP1 medication (or thinking about it). If so please listen to this reel. These meds don’t do all the work! Diet (especially fiber and of course protein) and exercise (both cardio and strength training) are really important for both short and long term benefits.

12/11/2025

Having seen peri and postmenopausal women for over 25 years trying to lose weight despite doing most things right, and measuring the body composition and visceral fat and muscle of all of my patients, I respectfully disagree with doctors who frown on using these medications if patients are not significantly overweight based solely on their BMI. These medications are a game changer, especially for women during this physically and emotionally challenging time in their lives. As long as they are used responsibly under expert supervision, these medications are an important part of the menopausal weight gain toolbox!

11/22/2025

It’s Alzheimer’s awareness month so I thought it would be a great time to clarify the misconceptions around statins. It’s one of the main reasons that I decided to start taking one in addition to heart health as dementia is far more terrifying to me, particularly since we have no good treatment options and women have a much higher risk.
Please don’t be fooled by influencers who claim that statins cause dementia - while some people DO rarely experience reversible brain fog, this is NOT early dementia and large studies of millions of people show a 20-27% decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease which makes sense since vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia and overlaps considerably with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sunday morning virtual TV appearance (with my senior producer Gracie under my desk!) discussing the new study in JAMA on...
11/16/2025

Sunday morning virtual TV appearance (with my senior producer Gracie under my desk!) discussing the new study in JAMA oncology linking higher intakes of ultra-processed foods (UPF) with precancerous growths in the colon in woman under 50. What can you do to reduce your risk?
🥤Cut back on sugar filled sodas, teas, beverages and artificially sweetened beverages
🫕Cook more at home - make and freeze big batches of sauces, spreads and easy home made salad dressings as these were significant contributors to risk in this study
🥓Cut back on pre made breakfast foods with bacon and sausage as these are also potentially harmful to the colon over time
🫛Eat more plants - the fiber and phytonutrients can help offset any potentially harmful substances in UPF

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