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Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastShould We Be Eating Fiber? | Anu Simh - E397Anu Simh is a Board Certified Functional Health Coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She is also the author of Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  Through the Nine Arms of Wellness program, she teaches the value of using food as medicine, practical lifestyle management techniques, and an interactive, integrative approach drawn from over 100 dietary theories, including Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, and macrobiotics. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Anu talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:37) What low carb is a...2025-05-261h 10Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastThe Power of the Mind to Heal the Body | Ben Azadi - E394Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global...2025-05-051h 10Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 241: The Arizona Low Carb CollaborativeThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative is coming soon (March 22-23)! Join us for a day filled with delicious low-carb food, informative talks, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned low-carb pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the low-carb lifestyle. Coach Bronson Dant is an exercise scientist, sports performance coach, and ketogenic athlete dedicated to helping athletes optimize their performance without sacrificing health. Since 2006, he has coached athletes at al...2025-03-0727 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 385: The Arizona Low Carb CollaborativeThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative is coming soon (March 22-23)! Join us for a day filled with delicious low-carb food, informative talks, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned low-carb pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the low-carb lifestyle. Coach Bronson Dant is an exercise scientist, sports performance coach, and ketogenic athlete dedicated to helping athletes optimize their performance without sacrificing health. Since 2006, he has coached athletes...2025-03-0723 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 238: Harry FisherThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Harry Fisher is a seasoned paramedic and military veteran with a service record spanning the Army and Air Force since 1997. His extensive frontline experience includes witnessing the profound impacts of unconstitutional COVID-19 protocols and the dangers associated with the COVID-19 vaccines. Harry's critical view of mRNA injuries gained widespread attention when he posted a viral video recounting a chilling experience: “I’m a paramedic who performed CPR in a Pfizer line. During CPR, a nurse remarked, ‘This is the second one in two weeks.’” The video attracted mi...2025-02-191h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 379: Dr. Mary BowdenThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mary Bowden is an otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist in Houston, Texas, who treated over 6,000 COVID patients during the pandemic. Her vast experience prompted her to become a fierce advocate for early treatment. After the FDA spread misinformation about ivermectin, she and Drs. Paul Marik and Robert Apter successfully sued them, forcing the agency to delete several misleading social media posts and web pages. Houston was ground zero for the COVID-19 shot mandates, and Dr. Bowden was an early outspoken critic. The first hospital...2025-02-031h 15Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 234: Aging on Your Terms Conference w/Dr. Ben BocchicchioThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is the author of 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health and has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. He was awarded degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He was called upon as an expert by professional and college teams, TV, radio, screen, and stage personalities, medical institutions, and corporate entities. Dr. Ben owned and supervised a number of...2025-01-2826 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 378: Aging on Your Terms Conference w/Dr. Ben BocchicchioThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is the author of 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health and has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. He was awarded degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He was called upon as an expert by professional and college teams, TV, radio, screen, and stage personalities, medical institutions, and corporate entities. Dr. Ben owned and supervised a...2025-01-2820 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 225: Andrew WilliamsThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andrew Williams is a member of the same church that Brian recently started attending. He has an amazing testimony and, in this episode, he shares the story of his faith journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andrew talk about… Andrew’s conversion to the Christian faith at the age of ten and his subsequent falling away from the faith How the time Andrew spent in prison changed him and brought him back to his faith How Andrew learned to forgive himself for his mi...2024-11-2745 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 223: Cary KellyThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cary Kelly is a survivor of the Standard American Diet and has been following the carnivore diet for over six years. He lost fifty-five pounds after just six months following the keto diet at the beginning of his weight-loss journey! He is on a mission to wake people up to how misguided and damaging the nutritional guidelines are in the U.S. He has a YouTube channel where he shares his recipes and posts videos about carnivore cooking (see links below). In this conversation, Dr...2024-11-131h 10Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 219: Jules AnackerThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jules Anacker is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HEART Labs in San Diego, CA—a company that provides marketing services for metabolic health care. He is also a Partner and Co-Founder of the digital marketing solutions company, Numero 23. He was diagnosed with bipolar and spent 20+ years suffering with no hope from this affliction. It was not until he discovered the carnivore diet that he began to find relief and see improvement. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Jules talk about… How  Dr. Brian a...2024-10-161h 26Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 213: Chris S. CornellThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris S. Cornell’s story begins at a turning point in his life. At the age of 51, he found himself at a weight of 278 pounds, facing the realization that his health was spiraling out of control. Years of consuming foods that undermined his well-being had taken their toll. Even simple tasks, like climbing a flight of stairs, left him gasping for air. It was at this critical moment that Chris decided to take action and find a solution that would change his life forever. In his sear...2024-09-111h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 352: Brian WileyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brian Wiley is a Certified Health Coach who has struggled with food addiction and battled with obesity for most of his life. Being advised with mainstream approaches as his solution, along with the standard, “eat less, move more” resulted in minimal, or no success with eventual regain. In 2009, he reached his highest weight of 265 pounds. His doctor advised and encouraged him to take medications after his blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol reached dangerous levels at the age of only 35. His commitment to a low carb...2024-08-1955 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 209: Thoughts on the OlympicsThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the 2024 Olympics. Specifically, Dr. Brian reflects on sportsmanship, the opening ceremony, and hypocrisy. There are many things that needlessly divide people in the world today. How can we find ways to reunite rather than continuing to divide further? For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metab...2024-07-3117 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 199: Dr. Deanna PriceThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Deanna Price completed her residency in 1999 and stayed on an extra year as Chief Resident. Dr. Price attended medical school at University of California, San Diego and did her residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She worked the first 15 years of her career in San Diego, then moved to Prescott Arizona in 2015. She worked for Yavapai Regional Medical Center until 2024. Dr. Price is board certified in Internal Medicine. In this episode, Brian and Deanna talk about Dr. Deanna’s history as a me...2024-05-1555 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 189: Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Rosette Kalayjian, and Lanell LenzkesThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and has lost 150 pounds by challenging conventional medical advice. Now, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve health, prevent disease, and reduce medication dependence. He is also Dr. Brian’s co-host on the Low Carb MD Podcast. Rosette Kalayjian is an experienced attorney and entrepreneur. She completed undergraduate schooling at Queens College followed by law school at St. John’s Univ...2024-03-061h 10Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 185: Leah KoskinenThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Leah Koskinen is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women’s health, maximizing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Leah graduated from California State University in Monterey Bay with a Master of Science Physician Assistant degree. During her time as a student, she participated in clinical rotations with Dr. Lenzkes, learning more about metabolic health. She quickly witnessed amazing patient outcomes and wanted to pursue a career within this area of medicine. In this epis...2024-02-071h 06Life\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 167: Leah Glascox (Koskinen)Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Leah Glascox (Koskinen) is a physician assistant currently working with Dr. Brian Lenzkes at his private medical practice (San Diego Metabolic Health) in San Diego, CA. She is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women's health, addressing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Her goals within practicing medicine are to empower patients while educating them on preventative measures and equipping them with the tools needed to optimize their health. In this episode, Brian and Le...2023-10-0456 minLife\'s Best Medicine PodcastLife's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 161: Lessons from the San Diego Symposium for Metabolic Health & "Hurricane" HillaryThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian Lenzkes talks about the recent Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners conference that was hosted by LowCarbUSA in San Diego, CA. Dr. Brian talks about the effects of stress, poor sleep, loneliness, and the recent ‘hurricane’ that hit San Diego. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code...2023-08-2333 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 269: Re-Analysis of DIETFITS with Dr. Adrian Soto-MotaThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota is an MD in internal medicine. He is currently a DPhil graduate student at the Departement of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics of the University of Oxford. His main area of interest is exogenous ketone metabolism in diabetic patients. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Adrian discuss a study released a few years ago on the effectiveness of low-carb versus low-fat diets for weight loss over a 12-month period called The DIETFITS Randomized Clinical Trial. Dr. Adrian recently finished re-analyzing...2023-03-201h 24Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 261: Sarkis Chahinian and Vic Basmadjian Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sarkis Chahinian is a gym owner, trainer, and nutrition enthusiast from Montreal, Canada. With the help of his friend—and ours—Vic Basmadjian, he was introduced and converted to the low-carb and carnivore diet. In this conversation, Dr. Tro. Dr. Brian, Sarkis, and Vic talk about how Sarkis became interested in fitness and came to own a gym, Sarkis’ experience opening a gym in Canada during the Covid pandemic, Sarkis’ mental health journey, Sarkis’ dietary journey from “bro dieting” to keto dieting following Vic’s advice...2023-02-061h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 259: Dr. Jeffery GerberThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber, MD, FAAFP is a board certified family physician, speaker, author, conference organizer, husband, father and owner of South Suburban Family Medicine in Littleton, Colorado, where he is known as “Denver’s Diet Doctor”. Nutrition and its effects on health are areas of interest for Dr. Gerber. Frustrated with spiraling healthcare costs related to the treatment of conditions like overweight, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and heart disease just to name a few, Dr. Gerber has been focusing on prevention and treatment programs using low-ca...2023-01-231h 01Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 258: Amy BergerThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a prolific author, and the host of a keto-oriented YouTube channel. She has a master’s in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and has been eating a low carbohydrate diet and learning about this way of eating for over 15 years. In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about the many disorders that keto helps to solve or put into remission, how to know when to tu...2023-01-161h 06Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 257: Raphael SirtoliThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Raphael Sirtoli is the chief scientific officer of Clínica Pêro, a medical clinic focused on root cause medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Raphael has an MSc in molecular biology and was a PhD candidate in neuroscience. He also writes and consults for ZeroAcreFarms, a company selling a fermented oil low in omega-6 linoleic acid and high in oleic acid. He is the co-founder of Nutria, which makes a food-tracking app focused on diet quality. His interest in health and wellness has led him to th...2023-01-091h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 255: Frank VoceThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Frank Voce is the founder and president of Reps for Responders—a non-profit organization with the aim of helping first responders who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction. The group promotes three pathways to “recovery,” which include physical activity, proper nutrition and peer support. Frank graduated from the police academy in 2015 and began serving as a policeman in New York. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Frank talk about Frank’s struggles with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression resulting in large part fro...2022-12-261h 13Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 254: Dr. John JaquishThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. John Jaquish began his experience in life sciences after being told by his Mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device to place axial loading through bone to safely cause osteogenic loading events. After successfully reversing his Mother's osteoporosis, as part of his doctoral dissertation in biomedical engineering research at Rushmore University, he conducted four years of testing with human subjects focused on user comfort, biomechanics, and optimal musculoskeletal stimulation. Next, t...2022-12-191h 04Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 253: Pam Devine (Low Carb USA)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Pam Devine is the Co-Founder and Operations Manager of Low Carb USA. She worked for 20 years in the medical field doing diagnostic imaging and patient care before finding her way into the nutrition and diet world. Though she had always been active and health conscious, she continued to suffer from chronic pain and was gaining weight despite her efforts. It was not until she discovered the low-carbohydrate diet that she started to experience real sustainable change. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Pam...2022-12-121h 11Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 252: Maggie and Brad Jones (CanceRevolution)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies. Brad Jones has over 20 years of editing experience and has worked on everything from a Peabody Award-winning documentary to the highest-rated shows ever on MTV and CMT. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Maggie, and Brad talk about their current documentary film in production, CanceRevolution, the harmful effects of seed oil fumes from...2022-12-0559 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 249: Vic Basmadjian and Chris CornellThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vic Basmadjian has lost over 100 pounds using keto and intermittent fasting. His commitment to this diet has also resulted in the reversal of his hypertension, acid reflux, and severe sleep apnea. He is the founder of KetoCoaching.ca and is passionate about helping people get healthy and lose weight. Chris Cornell is a cancer survivor and low-carb success story. Once weighing 278 pounds at his heaviest, Chris, with the help of the amazing Low Carb community, has been able to achieve a healthy weight...2022-11-141h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 248: Tracey McBeath Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tracey McBeath is an insight based coach living in Melbourne, Australia. She is a wife and mother and has been working as a qualified personal trainer for twenty years. Tracey has studied nutrition through the Real Meal Revolution as well as the Nutrition Network (of which she is a proud Ambassador of and also a lecturer). Tracey recently co created and mentored within their very first Coaching Certification Program, and was a lecturer in their Sports Nutrition Program. Tracey also is a part of the...2022-11-0758 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 247: Dr. David DiamondThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Diamond holds a Ph.D. in biology and has forty years of experience as a neuroscientist. Ever since 1999, when Dr. Diamond was diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia, he became interested in cholesterol and statins. His research led him to some shocking conclusions about the history of nutritional research and LDL cholesterol. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and David talk about David’s research on LDL cholesterol, the effect of statins on coronary calcium, and other relevant studies in the LDL literature. 2022-10-311h 29Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 246: Drs. David and Jen UnwinThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Drs. David and Jen Unwin are a husband and wife team who work to help people recover their metabolic health from a psychological and nutritional standpoint. Dr. David Unwin is a practicing GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom and is a recognized international expert on the topic of carbohydrates and Type 2 diabetes. He is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ and in 2016 he w...2022-10-241h 14Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 245: Laura TurnerThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Laura Turner lost 135lbs following the LowCarb/Keto diet! In this episode she tells her story and shares the lessons she has learned along the way. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Laura talk about Laura’s health journey from childhood up to the present, how Laura discovered the keto diet, how to effectively teach someone the principles of metabolically healthy eating, the importance of having a doctor empowering and supporting you on your dietary journey, carbohydrate/processed food addiction, diet difficulties related to...2022-10-101h 10Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 244: Dr. Shawn TassoneThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Shawn Tassone is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone works as an instructor for medical residents and students at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He...2022-10-031h 06Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 243: Drs. Ben Bocchicchio and Ted NaimanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today are two powerhouses in the low-carb/keto and exercise world—Drs. Ben Bocchicchio and Ted Naiman. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is a living legend in the fitness and nutrition world. Since founding the concept of sports conditioning in 1973, Dr. Ben has been using his vast knowledge to help people with weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and rehabilitation. He is the creator of the revolutionary S.Ma.R.T.-EX™ training system and has been inducted into the National Fitness Hall...2022-09-261h 21Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 242: Metabolic Health Management Pilot Program Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tro Kalayjian and his team—program director, Amy Eiges, office manager, Taline Boyadzhyan, health coach, Brian Wiley, and medical assistants Tori, Myra, and Esther—recently undertook a project from a large corporation to develop a metabolic wellness program for its employees. Tro and Brian, along with Amy, Dr. Adrian Soto, and Dr. Nick Norwitz (all of whom were involved in the development of the program). In their discussion, Brian, Tro, Amy, Adrian, and Nick talk about the development of the program and the ongoing results of t...2022-09-191h 06Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 241: Joy Kiddie RDThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joy Kiddie is a full-time Registered Dietitian who has been in private practice in the Vancouver area since 2008. She is passionate about helping people feel better and to restore their health. In addition to working with her patients, she is a published researcher, author, and speaker. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Joy talk about Joy’s low-carb breads, Joy’s new book about different low-carb bread recipes, the difficulty of carb-deprivation when first starting a low-carb diet, low-carb pizza crusts, and Joy’s pers...2022-09-121h 00Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 240: Brian Lenzkes and Tro KalayjianThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, Tro and Brian talk about the recent low-carb conference in San Diego, the private practice model versus the corporate model for medicine, the benefits of remote monitoring and remote care, the importance of caring more for the truth and the good of the patient than public opinion, considering the specific needs and bio-individuality of each patient, competing energy models, controlling hunger and craving, differing value sets in individual care and population care, the value of open discussion for healthcare in general, considering...2022-09-051h 10Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 239: Kristina Hess (Keto Symposium)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristina is a premier health coach and licensed dietitian-nutritionist with a functional and integrative approach. Kristina is especially passionate about a clean, cyclical ketogenic approach to treat inflammation and restore metabolic health. Kristina has a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health from MUIH, she is the host and founder of Keto Symposium, the 1st low carb conference in New York. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Kristina talk about the upcoming Keto Symposium in New York, the damaging effects of sugar...2022-08-291h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 238: Brandy WiltermuthThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brandy Wiltermuth is the Medical Director at Three Health--a metabolic health and weight management company. She has worked in weight and metabolic disease management for over fifteen years. She is a ARNP with a Master’s in nursing from Scholastica in Minnesota. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Brandy talk about the need for preventative medicine, the importance of spending sufficient time with patients struggling with weight and/or metabolic health, and the behavioral component of metabolic health care. For more in...2022-08-221h 06Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 236: Paul ThackerThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Paul D. Thacker is an investigative journalist with over 15 years uncovering campaigns to distort science. He has written on scientific ethics for outlets including the New York Times, JAMA, Washington Post, NEJM, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, BMJ, and Mother Jones. He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and Rolling Stone, and has been profiled by Nature and PBS. While serving as an investigator in the U.S. Senate, he helped to produce stories that ran in dozens of...2022-08-0853 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 235: Dorian Greenow Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dorian Greenow is the founder and CEO of the company Keto Mojo, which makes a ketone measuring device that can support your keto diet success. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Dorian talk about measures ketone levels, the mission, products, and services of Keto Mojo, remote monitoring and how it is changing the medical landscape, new ideas and tech for advancing the remote care model, new research in nutritional psychology, the future of Keto Mojo, and the power of family support for achieving...2022-08-011h 04Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 231: Jackie FletcherThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jackie Fletcher lives in the UK with her husband and twin boys. After starting on her low carb eating journey in May 2017 and then moving to a ketogenic way of eating in January 2018, she has discovered a passion for everything low carb and keto. In 2019 she decided to make low carb and keto part of her vision to help others on their journey to health and weight loss. Jackie has a certificate in the ketogenic diet, is a nutrition advisor and is a trainee Functional...2022-06-2746 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 230: Dr. Anthony BradleyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Anthony Bradley is a professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King’s College. Dr. Bradley is also a research fellow at The Acton Institute. Dr. Bradley lectures at colleges, universities, business organizations, conferences, and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. He has a Ph.D. in Historical and Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary, an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University, an M.S. Criminal Justice from John Jay Co...2022-06-201h 19Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 226: Scott ParkerThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Scott Parker is the co-auther—along with Eric Westman—of the cookbook, End Your Carb Confusion. He started cooking at the age of 15 in his step-dad’s pub in Oxford, England. He is a two Michelin-starred chef trained at the prestigious Westminster Kingsway College in London. After Scott left cooking in professional kitchens behind at age twenty-six, he devoted his life to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and developing foods for some of the world’s best retailers. After a health scare in 2020, he redoubled his efforts...2022-05-2349 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 225: Triple JThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Triple J has an amazing and inspiring story of hope. He found himself in a place of severe depression, in poor health, and in physical pain after going through a divorce. He was overweight and losing faith that he could ever recover when he decided to give the keto diet a try. His results and the multitude of positive changes that have happened in his life since then have been jaw-dropping.  In their conversation, Brian and Triple J talk about growing up in t...2022-05-1648 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 224: Harvard Patient Panel Discussion Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, Brian and Tro are joined by a panel of students, patients, and doctors to discuss a wide variety of topics related to metabolic health and to share stories of hope and regained health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Nick Norwitz: Twitter   2022-05-091h 11Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 223: Dr Pran YoganathanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr Pran Yoganathan is a Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal endoscopist based in Sydney. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physician (FRACP) and a member of Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA). He has accredited expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy as certified by the Conjoint Committee for the recognition of training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr Yoganathan has a strong interest in the field of human nutrition.  He practices an approach to healthcare that assesses the lifestyle of the patient to see how i...2022-05-021h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 222: Siobhan HugginsThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Siobhan Huggins is Dave Feldman's right hand researcher in all things cholesterol & lipoproteins. She went keto in August of 2016, lost 80 pounds, and completely turned her health around. Now she spends her time deep diving into the inner workings of the lipid system, and searching for the mechanisms of the modern diseases that surround us. In this conversation, Brian and Siobhan discuss how Siobhan discovered the keto diet, Siobhan’s battle with anxiety and depression and the advantage that the keto diet gave her in...2022-04-251h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 221: Drs. Catherine Seo & Leslyn KeithThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Catherine Seo, PhD is Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified & The LipedemaProject, Inc., course director for MasterClass: Beyond Lipedema and a professor of psychology. She produced and directed the documentary, The Disease They Call FAT, and was one of the co-authors of the book, Lipedema-The Disease They Call FAT: An Overview for Clinicians. Dr. Seo’s research focuses on empowering women who experience the distortions of body image and the role of nutrition for treating lipedema. She holds a doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Me...2022-04-181h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 220: Dr. Frédéric LeroyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Frédéric Leroy is a food scientist who has done amazing and important work in exposing biases in nutrition research. He is a professor of Food Science and Biotech in Belgium. His research areas include animal sourced foods, fermented foods, and nutrition. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Frédéric talk about why/how meat became so controversial, the ancient and vital innovation of fermented meat, the difference between real science and institutionalized science, the religious influence behind much of the demo...2022-04-111h 15Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 219: Sollozzo and Clemenza (Meat Mafia)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sollozzo and Clemenza are the founders of the Meat Mafia. Check out the new Meat Mafia podcast in the links below! In this discussion, Brian, Sollozzo, and Clemenza talk about the value of eating locally grown/raised food and cooking your own meals, the benefits of regenerative farming and eating ruminant animals, new big food versus old big food, the benefits of raw milk, why restricting carbs too much may ultimately be bad for your gut, the necessity of getting quality sleep, and...2022-04-041h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 217: Dr. William DavisThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. In this discussion, Drs. Brian and William talk about the connection between wheat, grains, and sugar in the diet and disruption of the gut-microbiome, the importance of feeding your gut-microbiome correctly, the connection between mental health and gut health, why...2022-03-211h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 216: Jayne Bullen and Neville WellingtonThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jayne Bullen is a managing director of the Nutrition Network and the chief operating officer of the Nokes foundation. She also established the Eat Better South Africa program with Professor Noakes. Jayne has an MBA degree and has focused her career on helping others to achieve healthier lifestyles. Her personal struggles with weight and metabolic disease led her to the low carbohydrate approach. To this end, she is the organizer of the World Nutrition Summit and is bringing leaders in the nutritional realm together to educa...2022-03-1653 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 215: Cynthia Thurlow, NPThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Cynthia Thurlow, NP is an author, speaker, nurse, intermittent fasting guru, health coach, and functional nutritionist who has cared for patients for more than twenty years. She has over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Cynthia talk about the way people ate before the er...2022-03-141h 08Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 212: Rocio (A Patient's Story)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today is one of Dr. Tro’s patients. Rocio has an amazing story to share about how she fought for her health and discovered the path to wellness through determination and self-advocacy. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Rocio talk about taking the initiative with your doctor, advocating for your own health, and the qualities of a good doctor. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   2022-02-2159 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 211: Kevin Van DornThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kevin Van Dorn is an author and has an amazing weight loss story. Kevin is a full-time data analyst and blogger. He fought with Obesity, Autoimmune Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and related chronic diseases for many years. After 3 decades of battling these problems with the usual dietary and fitness recommendations, he finally conquered his obesity and chronic health problems using a specific protocol of the Ketogenic Diet. He now dedicates his time to assisting others who have faced similar challenges. Kevin is the Chief Editor at...2022-02-141h 05Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 210: Dr. JoAnn McManamyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is an inspiring person and has an incredible story of recovering her health through lifestyle change. Dr. JoAnn McManamy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Management,  an MS Degree in Counseling and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Connecticut. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and JoAnn talk about rearranging priorities to emphasize health and flourishing, managing your stress and diet for optimal wellness, lessons learned from man...2022-02-071h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 209: Dr. Peter BruknerThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Peter Brukner is a medical doctor and specialist sports and exercise medicine physician. He is the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and is Professor of Sports Medicine at the La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University. More recently Peter has become interested in lifestyle issues and their relationship to health. In particular he is interested in the role of diet, especially a low carb diet, in both health and athletic performance. In thi...2022-01-311h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 208: Dr. Jim IngramThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jim Ingram is a board certified Family Medicine Practitioner. He started his undergraduate education at Purdue University and went to medical school at Ohio State. He did his Family Medicine residency at Memorial Hospital. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jim talk about Dr. Jim’s journey into the low-carb lifestyle personally and professionally, diabetes reversal and the reversal of other conditions on the low-carb diet, the progression of keto and low-carb from obscurity to the mainstream, the literature base for th...2022-01-241h 02Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 207: Dr. Jacob MeyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jacob Mey is a leading expert in human nutrition and metabolism. He obtained his PhD from the University of Illinois, at Chicago in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Sciences. He currently works in a research lab that investigates the impact of nutrition on whole-body and skeletal muscle metabolism. Dr. Mey uses clinical-translational research approaches to understand the links between nutrition and health. He is also a registered and licensed dietitian. In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Jacob talk about the role of carbohydrates...2022-01-171h 32Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 206: Vinnie TortorichThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vinnie Tortorich is a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, author, and cancer survivor. He has just finished his most recent movie, Beyond Impossible. It is a film which seeks to expose the corruption of the fake meat industry. In his podcast, Fitness Confidential, Vinnie dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Pre-order Vinnie’s new movie on iTunes (dropping January 11)! In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Vinnie talk about Vi...2021-12-201h 10Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 205: Dan Gutierrez of RADD CrossFitThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dan Gutierrez is a Fitness Coach and Owner at RADD CrossFit in Long Island. Along with his wife and brother, Dan and his team have been working to help people achieve success on their metabolic health journey. In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Dan talk about the need for fitness experts and physicians to connect for the benefit of their clients and patients, the relationship between exercise and metabolic health, the relationship between exercise and mental health, understanding the human need for fulfillment...2021-12-1355 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 203: Menno HenselmansThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Menno Henselmans is the Founder of Henselmans Personal Training Certification Program, experienced physique coach, award winning model, speaker, and published scientific author. He has a passion for bringing data-driven, scientific information to the fitness industry and has has spent much energy and effort toward that end. He is also the author of The Science of Self-Control. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Menno talk about the pros/cons of carbohydrate intake for different kinds of athletes and various forms of exercise, whether training...2021-11-221h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 201: Dr. Natasha Larmie (@thefatdoctoruk)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Tro is joined by Brian Wiley, Amy Eiges, and Dr. Natasha Larmie. Brian and Amy are health coaches at Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Between the two of them, Brian and Amy have lost over 300 lbs following the ketogenic/low-carb diet! Natasha (@thefatdoctoruk) graduated from Barts and The London Medical School in 2003 and has rotated through several hospital posts over the course of her medical career—General Medicine, General Surgery, OBGyn, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics and Paediatrics. Around...2021-11-081h 31Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 200: Dr. Jodi NishidaThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jodi Nishida is a Pharm D, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Jodi is the owner & primary provider of The Keto Prescription in Honolulu. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Southern California and is the only accredited Metabolic Health Practitioner in Hawaii specializing in low carb, ketogenic nutrition. After an encounter with Jimmy Moore’s book, Keto Clarity, she adopted the keto diet as an experiment. After six months on the diet, she saw her severe psoriatic arthritis go into remission! ...2021-11-011h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 199: Cian FoleyThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Cian Foley is a Software Engineer from Waterford, Ireland and also a 2 time European, pan-American and World amateur kettlebell champion. At the age of 35, Cian was obese and suffered from related pain. He has since totally transformed himself into a healthy and fit athlete as a result of his journey of discovery through the world of exercise and nutrition. He has developed his own nutritional guidelines called Don’t Eat for Winter. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Cian talk about year-long autumnal ea...2021-10-251h 14Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 198: Charles MattocksThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Charles Mattocks is a chef, actor, filmmaker, producer, and a father. After working as an actor, he made a drastic career change and began wading into the world of health and diabetes. His journey has ultimately brought him full circle back to film and television. He is the creator of the TV show Reversed. In their discussion, Brian and Charles talk about experimenting with diet and learning to reverse one’s emotional, spiritual, and physical state, the danger to society when you as an...2021-10-1839 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 197: Jeff KottermanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jeff Kotterman is a licensed Master Sports Nutritionist (the first in San Diego!). He is also a coach, mentor, teacher, speaker, researcher, and is the founder of the TriSystem Health Network. In addition to holding every certification the NASN has to offer, he has earned a degree in health and physical education from the College of New Jersey in Trenton and holds additional certifications from AFAA, ACE, and NAFC. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Jeff discuss genetic predisposition to obesity, the social...2021-10-111h 08Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 196: Michelle HurnThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Michelle Hurn is a Registered and Licensed Dietician, author, and LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) advocate. She is the author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma whose subject is the treatment of the root cause of disease through diet. She is also a running enthusiast and has participated in several Ultra Running events. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Michelle talk about the lack of sufficient emphasis on nutrition training in medical education, the misguided and misinformed acceptance of processed carbs and sugars by so...2021-10-041h 05Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 195: Dr. Philip OvadiaThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia is a heart surgeon and the founder of Ovadia Heart Health whose stated purpose is, “helping our patients make changes through dietary and lifestyle interventions based on the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.” His passion is teaching patients how to stay off of his operating table by fixing their metabolic health. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Philip talk about strategies for confronting the health epidemic in the United States, the centrality of metabolic health when it comes to avoiding disease, why...2021-09-271h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 194: Dr. Jamie Seeman and Dr. Brad WintersteinThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jamie Seeman is a Board Certified OB-GYN and the host of the Fit and Fabulous podcast. She earned a B.S. in Exercise, Nutrition, and Health Sciences and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at Nebraska School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nebraska Medical College and is a fellow in Integrative Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona. Dr. Brad Winterstein is a Bariatric and General Surgeon practicing...2021-09-2055 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 193: Dr. Tro KalayjianThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, your very own Dr. Tro Kalayjian sits down in the guest chair for an interview with Dr. Brian Lenzkes. Dr. Tro is a board certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician. He has published research on a multitude of topics including Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia. He is the co-host of the very popular Low Carb MD Podcast (as you probably know!) and is a pioneer in the areas of Telehealth and Direct Primary Care. In their...2021-09-1358 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 192: Rotimi RainwaterThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Rotimi Rainwater is a film maker, documentarian, writer, and producer. He is the creator of the films Sugar and Lost in America. Since beginning his low-carb journey he has lost 105 pounds! In this discussion, Brian and Rotimi talk about using food as an emotional release, how to fix your relationship with food using low-carb, how to plan for success when entering into a situation where you will be tempted to cheat, learning to enjoy the journey of health, Rotimi’s upcoming film projects, an...2021-09-061h 07Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 191: Dr. John SpeakmanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. John Speakman is a highly successful and decorated biologist, researcher, and author with special interest and expertise in the areas of energy balance, factors that limit expenditure, the genetic and environmental drivers of obesity, and the energetic contribution to ageing. He has been internationally recognized by Chinese, American, and European institutions for the contributions he has made to his field of study, and is the recipient of many awards for his work (too many to list in a short bio). In their...2021-08-301h 34Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 190: Doug ReynoldsThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining Brian on the podcast this week is Low Carb USA founder and CEO, Doug Reynolds. He is also the founder of the recently formed non-profit organization, the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, whose stated purpose is to “reverse the increasing prevalence of noncommunicable, lifestyle-related diseases, influenced by metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.” Brian and Doug discuss the birth of Low Carb USA, the myriad benefits of low carb, the birth of the SMHP, and the speaker lineup for the Low Carb USA 2021 conf...2021-08-231h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 189: Brian and TroThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This week’s episode features your hosts, Dr. Brian Lenzkes and Dr. Tro Kalayjian. For the first time, these co-hosts have the opportunity to interview each other and ask many questions about upcoming projects, their respective medical practices, and topics/questions that have been on their minds. Brian and Tro discuss lessons they have learned from the experience of starting their own private medical practices, the realization of what brings real joy in life, working to build something bigger than yourself, the top 4 co...2021-08-161h 19Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 188: Dr. Elie JarrougeThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Elie Jarrouge is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Doctor based in Houston, Texas. He did his Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Board Certified in Nephrology. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Elie talk about the intimate relationship between poor metabolic health and a multitude of diseases, the COVID Delta Variant, what inspired them to become doctors, the many benefits of the direct primary care model of medical care, physician burnout, and the power...2021-08-061h 08Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 187: Daniel WisemanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Daniel Wiseman (aka. @SteakAndIron on Twitter) has been practicing and promoting the Low Carb Diet for many years. As a young man, he encountered numerous health issues which caused him to begin exploring the world of dieting. This journey ultimately led him to the discovery of low-carb dieting and he has been going strong ever since. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Daniel talk about junk food, the struggle of living the keto life with a sweet tooth, getting dietary advice from 4Chan...2021-08-021h 17Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 184: Kara Collier Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kara Collier is a Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician specializing in glucose control and metabolism. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Nutrition at NutriSense where she has been helping thousands of people achieve metabolic health and learn about their bodies. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Kara talk about treatment versus prevention, deficiencies in medical education, the vision and goals of NutriSense, the value of putting a patient’s health back into their own hands with technologies li...2021-07-1259 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 183: Dr. Kevin GendreauThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Kevin Gendreau is a board certified physician, obesity medicine specialist, and primary care doctor. In order to cope with his father’s cancer diagnosis, he turned to food and ended up weighing over 300lbs. After losing both his Father and his Sister to cancer, he decided to make a change in his eating habits. After living a low carb life and employing intermittent fasting for 18 months, he had lost 125lbs! In this discussion, Brian and Kevin talk about eating clean, the mental he...2021-07-0552 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 181: Dr. Paul KolodzikThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Paul Kolodzik is the Medical Director and Founder of East Indiana Recovery. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, the Wright State University College of Medicine, and did his Residency in Emergency Medicine at WSU. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Paul discuss the benefits of the direct primary care service model of healthcare, the inefficiencies of the medical system, the treatment of alcohol addiction, whether abstinence is the ultimate goal for every patient on the road to recovery...2021-06-281h 17Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 180: Dr. Vera TarmanThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Vera Tarman is a leading expert on food addiction and—through her writings, speaking, and workshops—has been helping patients overcome their addictions to sugar and processed food for many years. She is the author of several books on the topic of food addiction and hosts her own podcast in which she talks with expert guests about health, nutrition, and addiction. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Vera discuss why the idea of food addiction has been so slow to catch on in t...2021-06-181h 03Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 179: Kristina HessThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristina Hess is a health coach and clinical nutritionist. She attended Wesleyan University and obtained her Masters in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist and is further certified in Mindful Eating, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Sport Nutrition, and Heartmath. She is currently in the process of becoming certified in Nutrigenomics as well. In their discussion, Tro, Brian, and Kristina talk about the value of understanding the specifics of one’s genetics for optimizing nutrition, how ge...2021-06-141h 21Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 178: Sam AppleThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sam Apple is a health care and medical writer. He did his undergrad at University of Michigan, his masters at Columbia. He has worked for University of Pennsylvania, is currently on the faculty of the MA in Science Writing and MA in Writing programs at Johns Hopkins, and has written extensively on metformin and metabolic health. Soon, he will be releasing his brand new book, Ravenous, which tackles, among others, the subjects of the Warburg Effect and metabolic health’s relationship to cancer. In...2021-06-071h 02Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 177: Mark Prince (Qardio MD)Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Mark Prince is the CEO of Qardio MD. He got his undergraduate degree at Bennington University and went to Boston University for his MBA. He began his career in the field of life sciences before transitioning to consumer electronics. He has over 20 years of experience in the development and launch of innovative new products and brands. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Mark discuss the benefits of remote patient care, the place that remote patient monitoring will have in the future of health...2021-05-311h 12Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 172: Dr. Layne NortonThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to bring you this interview with Dr. Layne Norton—a bodybuilding coach, pro bodybuilder, pro powerlifter, and founder of Carbon and BioLayne—David Mathas—a health coach and former army medic—and Randy—a man with an amazing health journey who is currently working on his Masters in Psychology. In the first hour of this interview, Randy shares the story of his incredible health journey from weighing, at one point, 500lbs, to today, having lost 285lbs and being in the best s...2021-04-262h 09Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 165: Meeting of the Minds to Chew the Visceral FatThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this special episode, Brian hosts a round table discussion with Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, Dr. Ben Bikman, and Dr. Ben Bocchicchio on the topic of fat as it relates to metabolic health and weight loss (especially, visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, muscle mass, and the relationship between these). In their discussion, Brian and guests talk about the possible purposes of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat from an evolutionary perspective, the compositional and behavioral differences between these two types of fat, the usefulness of various...2021-03-081h 16Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 163: Maria EmmerichThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maria Emmerich is a nutrition and exercise physiology expert, the author of several cookbooks, and author of the blog, Maria Mind Body Health which offers readers a look at the science of nutrition and how our bodies work. After sharing a bit about her health journey and how she discovered LowCarb, Maria, Tro, and Brian discuss LowCarb cooking, how stress factors into considerations of total health, the negative effects resulting from the psychological pressures of thin-idealization, the normalization of junk food, and fat...2021-02-221h 01Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 159: Brad MarshallThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brian is joined today by a true renaissance man. This guest has a degree in genetics from Cornell University, a Culinary Certificate from The French Culinary Institute, he has done cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, he has worked on the Berkley Drosophila Genome Project, and is currently raising rotationally grazed hogs and running a retail butcher shop. Please welcome Brad Marshall to the show! In their discussion today, Brian and Brad discuss the bioaccumulation of polyunsaturated fats in the body, Brad’s ROS Th...2021-01-251h 28Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 147: Dovid Feldman and Lanell Lenzkes Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Brian Lenzkes is joined by two special guests on today’s episode—his wife, Lanell Lenzkes, and marriage therapist, Dovid Feldman. Dovid started his career as a computer/technical entrepreneur but switched career paths later in life in order to help people have successful, healthy marriage relationships. Dovid is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his masters degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University and earned a BA in Sociology from Grinnell College.   Just as it is w...2020-11-181h 20Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 122: Dr. Ramon IssaToday we are joined not only by a great guest, but a great new co-host, Kristin Baer—Brian’s new partner at his recently opened private practice weight loss clinic in San Diego. We are very excited to have Dr. Ramon Issa on the show today! Dr. Issa, a board-certified family medicine physician, relates his story which, though it begins with frustration and burnout, ends ultimately in hope. His frustration arose from the awareness of an ever present reality—he could not understand the root cause of diabetes. He ultimately discovered how to burn body fat as fuel and how to...2020-07-201h 04Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & LivingPeak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & LivingPart 89 - Dr. Brian Lenzkes on The Future of Medicine, Aligning Incentives, and Fixing the Broken Healthcare (Sickcare) SystemHello everyone, we’re here with another fresh episode of Peak Human, hot off the press. I’ve been recording these each week and posting them within a few days to make sure they’re current and relevant. For those of you who are new to the show, I’m Brian Sanders and I’m creating the Food Lies film which we are trying to finish by the end of the year. We got slowed down a bit due to the current state of the world, but are actively working on it daily.  I also work with an internal...2020-06-231h 20Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 109: Dr. Kristin Baier We are happy to be joined today by primary care physician and soon-to-be member of Brian Lenzkes’ DPC in San Diego, Dr. Kristin Baier. Upon being diagnosed with lupus during medical school, Dr. Baier began looking to nutrition for help. Her first experiment was with veganism—no help. She then transitioned into the paleo diet, during which time she found some success and began to lose weight. Finally, having discovered the ketogenic diet, she gave it a try and was able to come off of five different medications, eliminate her chronic headaches, and improve her lupus symptoms. We discuss the...2020-05-2747 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 92: Brian Sanders and Dr. Gary Shlifer We are joined on the podcast today by Dr. Gary Shlifer and Brian Sanders. These two have been doing some amazing, groundbreaking things in the world of nutrition. We discuss their health technology and media company, SAPIEN, as well as their upcoming documentary film ‘Food Lies’ in which they bring to light the truth about the standard American diet. Much of our discussion centers around formulating an in depth answer to the question, “what are the elements of the real human diet?” Additionally, we talk about the history of disease treatment—examining how methodologies for the treatment of diabetes and other dise...2020-03-091h 31Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 78: Drs. Brian Lenzkes and Tro KalayjianThis week we are joined by… Drs. Brian Lenzkes and Tro Kalayjian of the Low Carb MD Podcast! In this episode, your hosts talk together, one on one, about a variety of issues as they take a look back at some of their favorite episodes and all that they have learned over the past year since the beginning of the podcast. We are so thankful for all of you learning and listening right along with us as we have talked with, and will continue to talk with, the many great people in the low-carb community who are leading the wa...2019-12-231h 13Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 40: The Real Dr. Steven HorvitzThis week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Steven Horvitz who is a leader in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Low Carb communities.  Join us to hear about his personal story and extensive clinical experience with lifestyle medicine.  He has been a mentor to Brian and Tro and is saving lives by stepping out of the box.  This is a great discussion with 3 front line docs battling Metabolic Syndrome.  We discuss the impact of lifestyle on health and how to improve our broken healthcare system. This is good stuff!  Contacts:  Twitter: @IMWHorvitz                  Website:  drhorv...2019-06-241h 04Low Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 20: In Defense of Docs In this episode, we are joined by the master.  Doctors Jason Fung and Brian Lenzkes discuss the difficulties doctors face in medicine today.  There are many challenges which are made worse with industry influence on medical education. Doctors are facing burnout because patients are getting sicker with our current standard of care. We discuss the importance of metabolic health. We are in a battle to save healthcare (Run Time: 55:07). Contact for Jason Fung:  https://idmprogram.com Brian Lenzkes: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Books: The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, The Longevity Solution  2019-03-1155 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 9: Dr. Ethan WeissDr. Ethan Weiss joins Low Carb MD to discuss his views on  the Low Carb/Keto lifestyle as a practicing cardiologist (and researcher) at UCSF.  Dr. Weiss is on the Board of Advisors for Virta Clinic and is the founder of Keyto.  Join us as we discuss metabolic health, fatty liver disease, Coronary Calcium Scans, the Low Carb lifestlyle, and much more.  Tro and Brian actually agree a lot on this episode so you don't want to miss it!   Contacts:   Dr. Ethan Weiss  on Twitter @EthanJWeiss  or  https://getkeyto.com/   Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com   Visit Dr. Tro Kalay...2019-01-0759 minLow Carb MD PodcastLow Carb MD PodcastEpisode 1: Intro to the Low Carb MD Podcast (Part 1)In this episode Drs. Tro Kalayjian and Brian Lenzkes introduce themselves and explain their vision for this podcast. They share their personal struggles with obesity and how their lives and practice of medicine were changed by the Low Carb/Keto diet.     For Additional Information:    Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com   If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals.  We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at iTunes and Stitcher.  Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate...2018-10-3038 min