Managing weight loss can be a challenge for many individuals today. Healthcare practitioners (HCPs) are often asked for the most effective methods available in managing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. In this podcast, Drs. Mark Kaye and Veronica Gasko discuss valuable methods for making lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments. Together they discuss a few …

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Dr. Mark Kaye, in his role of leading Medical Information at Metagenics, has had the opportunity to receive and respond to numerous queries from clinicians on a variety of topics regarding nutrition, supplementation and how to help patients optimize their health and wellness to improve their outcomes. In the new monthly podcast series titled “Nutrition …

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In this podcast, Drs. Mark Kaye and Veronica Gasko expand on the benefits of a good foundation of nutrition for all patients. They remind us of the benefits of omega-3 fats on a day to day basis, being convenient, and cost effective means of supplying important preformed EPA/DHA to the body. Their conversation includes thoughts …

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In this podcast Mark Kaye, DC and Veronica Gasko, DC, focus on the importance of the heart and the impact and prevalence of heart disease in the world today. In the US alone, heart disease is the cause of almost 25% of deaths, and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Americans who …

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Frank Hu, MD, PhD at Nutrition Pro 2015: Translating Genetic Information in Nutrition Practice Dr. Frank Hu of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discusses the role of genetic information, prediction of chronic disease, and nutrition interventions for improved health. This presentation comes from Nutrition Pro 2015 and contains valuable information for clinical …

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Diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic issues are on the rise worldwide and strongly associated with obesity. The ketogenic diet and ketogenic adaptation is not well understood and may play a role in reducing these chronic disease concerns. In this talk, Jeff Volek, PhD, RD emphasizes a case method approach for managing chronic health issues …

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In part 2 of a 3-part podcast series, Dr. Christopher Keroack discusses the importance of following a regular exercise routine and they address the topic of underlying inflammation often seen in obese patients. Also, in this episode, Dr. Keroack takes a deeper dive into the creation of diet plans based on gene testing and the overall impact seen …

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In this third and final podcast in the series on managing obesity, Dr Christopher Keroack discusses weight re-gain and how to motivate patients to help improve their outcomes. Often it’s the patients’ state of mind that can determine whether or not they adhere to a diet and exercise plan, and in this episode, Dr Keroack …

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This presentation by Dr. Osama Hamdy of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA discusses the myth and the facts of protein intake. In general, for diabetic patients with normal renal function, protein should make up 15-20% of total energy intake and high protein diets are generally not recommended for diabetes patients. Dr. Hamdy also …

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In this video, Dr. Fergus Shanahan presents “An Overview of the Human Microbiome.” Originally delivered at ASPEN in 2015, this presentation provides a glimpse of success stories in the past with microbiome, as well as a glimpse into the future of using probiotics as preventive and treatment-focused therapies. He chooses to discuss the microbiome as …

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