In this remarkable episode, Kelly and Neil are joined by the legendary Dr. Robert Marx, a pioneer in oral and maxillofacial surgery who’s helped shape modern regenerative medicine. From war-zone trauma patients to groundbreaking bone regeneration, Dr. Marx shares some of the most incredible patient stories of his decades-long career.
They dive into innovations like recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and stem cell therapies that are changing how we treat cancer, trauma, and bone disease.
Plus, the conversation flows into GLP-1s (like Ozempic & Wegovy), protein deficiencies, osteoporosis, estrogen, testosterone, and how nutrition must evolve alongside medical advancements.
📚 Why Dr. Marx wrote 28 Life-Changing Patients and the stories that shaped him
💉 How recombinant BMP + stem cells regenerate bone (even full jaws)
🦴 His role in developing modern bone grafting alternatives
🌱 The real state of lab-grown organs (hint: decades away)
🤒 Funny and shocking ER cases, including... a mosquito in the ear?!
🥩 How low protein and missing amino acids worsen outcomes for patients on GLP-1s
💪 Protein & fiber timing for preserving muscle mass on weight-loss drugs
💊 The overprescription of osteoporosis meds — and what bone really needs
💡 His take on estrogen/testosterone as critical, misunderstood longevity tools
🧠 Why nutritionists are more important than ever in modern medicine
📘 28 Life-Changing Patients (Coming Soon)
A powerful collection of personal, surgical, and ER stories — from complex reconstructive surgeries to emotional triumphs. One story features a young Vietnamese girl with a 12+ lb. tongue tumor, another a man misdiagnosed with severe arthritis who was caught playing volleyball on the beach!
“We don’t heal wounds. Mother Nature does. We just get things out of the way.”
— Dr. Robert Marx
“If you’re taking a GLP-1 and not working with a dietitian, you’re putting your body at serious risk.”
— Kelly Springer, RD
“Bone isn’t just mineral — it’s protein. And we’re missing that conversation in osteoporosis treatment.”
— Dr. Robert Marx
“Nutritionists now are playing a much more potent role in combatting weight loss gimmicks.”
— Dr. Robert Marx
🧬 Marrow Marxman – New device Dr. Marx co-developed to harvest high-quality stem cells with precision from the hip
📘 The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer
🧠 Learn more about GLP-1 education at KellysChoice.org
📄 Latest July 2024 GLP-1 nutrition study referenced by Kelly
✅ Schedule a Call with a Dietitian
Covered by most major insurances (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, MVP, CDPHP, etc.)
🔗 https://www.kellyschoice.org/book-a-dietitian
✅ Order Kelly’s Book
📘 The New Weight Loss Era on Amazon
✅ Follow Dr. Marx’s Work
📕 Book coming soon: 28 Life-Changing Patients
🌐 Website: Coming soon — check back on kellyschoice.org/blog for updates
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