Episode 2618: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins, who are refuting the guidelines regarding metabolic health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/refuting-the-guidelines-episode-2618 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Refuting the Guidelines They discuss various issues with some online “doctor” personalities. (2:00) Laura and Matt are among several reputable doctors who are refuting the nutritional guidelines for children by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (22:30) The AAP thinks a low carb diet in children is nutritionally deficient and can cause disordered eating. Multiple reputable doctors have spoken out against the AAP’s recommendations as many studies refute the AAP’s claims. The current "standard of care" can increase blood sugar in children. (24:00) The use of keto/low-carb is an option for therapeutic purposes. (31:00) Jim Abrams and the Charlie Foundation are an example of the ketogenic diet being used for treatment. James shares the current health statistics for children: 20% are obese, 30% are prediabetic, and 20% also have fatty liver disease. NAFLD is now the leading cause of cirrhosis of the liver. (36:30) Vinnie reviews some of the history of various health commissions over the decade. (42:00) They review the current guidelines for Type 1 diabetes. (47:30) Laura discusses the challenges of the recommended guidelines on kids with Type 1 diabetes, including a reduced lifespan. Reducing carb intake can reduce the amount of insulin needed per dose. Saving Medical Costs Company Wellness Program that they have started doing. Laura shares the improvement results in various conditions in over 50 patients. The employer is pleased as it no longer needs to pay out as much for medications monthly. On average, this employer is saving $1700 per employee. GLP-1s: What is their stance? (1:02:15) Dr Laura Buchanan and Dr Matt Calkins are licensed in almost all 50 states to provide telemedicine. https://toward.health IG/ X @laurabuchananmd X @mattcalkinsmd More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to  You can order it from .  Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day!  Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: