When Food Meets Medicine | The Functional Medicine & Health Podcast

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Today, we're diving into a topic that touches so many lives, yet often doesn't get the attention it deserves: the hidden dangers of infection when you're living with a chronic disease.

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Today's episode is special because I'm talking to one of my own - a fellow pharmacist. Most

people think pharmacists just count pills and put them in bottles. But the truth is, we're the last line of defense in medication safety. We catch errors that could kill you. We fight insurance companies for hours to get your medications covered. We help you afford medications when you're choosing between pills and groceries. And we do all of this behind the scenes, invisible to most patients.

What if the food on your plate is quietly working against the medication in your body — and nobody told you? Welcome to When Food Meets Medicine, the podcast where clinical pharmacist Dr. Remi Olukoya, PharmD breaks down one of the most overlooked conversations in healthcare: the powerful and sometimes dangerous relationship between what you eat and how your medications work. In this debut episode, Dr. Remi introduces the mission behind the show — to educate, empower, and advocate for patients who deserve to know the full picture of their health. From the everyday foods that can interfere with common prescriptions, to the questions your doctor may never think to ask, this podcast is your guide to making smarter, safer choices at the table and beyond. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, caring for a loved one, or simply want to take charge of your health, this show was made for you. What you will take away from this episode:

• Why food and drug interactions are more common than most people realize
• What makes When Food Meets Medicine different from other health podcasts
• What to expect from Season 1 and the specialists joining Dr. Remi throughout the series

Eat smart. Your meds matter. Your body will love you for it.

Did you know that something as simple as grapefruit can make your blood pressure medication dangerously strong? Or that spinach can reduce the effectiveness of your blood thinner? Every single day, your food and your medications are having a conversation — and most people have no idea what they are saying. Dr. Remi Olukoya, PharmD breaks down the missing link in your healthcare: the gap between the pharmacy and your kitchen. 🎙️ When Food Meets Medicine — the podcast where pharmacists finally give you the full picture your prescription never came with. 🗓️ New episodes dropping April 7th — subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 Learn more: pharmaplansystems.com #WhenFoodMeetsMedicine #FoodDrugInteractions #PharmacistAdvice #HealthTips #MedicationSafety #PharmaPlanSystems #Podcast #HealthPodcast #DrRemiOlukoya #EatSmart