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Dr. Ben Bikman is a scientist, professor at Brigham Young University, and leading voice in metabolic health research. With a PhD in bioenergetics, his work focuses on insulin resistance and the underlying mechanisms of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. He is also the bestselling author of Why We Get Sick. In his upcoming book, The Carb Crisis, Dr. Bikman challenges conventional dietary advice, exploring how excess carbohydrates may contribute to chronic disease and offering science-based strategies to improve metabolic health and rethink our relationship with carbs. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:58) Insulin resistance, glucose, and the modern human diet (08:26) Carb myths (15:15) Brain atrophy and glycemic variability (17:47) Mental health and glycemic variability (26:44) Why dietary carbohydrates are non-essential (34:51) The gut microbiome, fructose consumption, and gluten sensitivity (43:00) Why Dr. Bikman wrote The Carb Crisis (49:16) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Ben Bikman: X: https://x.com/BenBikmanPhD Website: https://benbikman.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd The Carb Crisis (new book!): https://www.amazon.com/Carb-Crisis-Balanced-Worldwide-Epidemic-ebook   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dave Feldman is a software engineer, independent researcher, and leading voice in the debate over cholesterol and cardiovascular health. Best known for his work exploring the relationship between dietary changes and LDL cholesterol, Feldman developed the Lipid Energy Model, a hypothesis examining how lipid transport may relate to energy metabolism, particularly in people following ketogenic diets. Through his research and citizen-science initiatives, he challenges conventional assumptions about cholesterol and advocates for deeper investigation into the relationship between lipid markers and cardiovascular risk. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:03) How Dave arrived at his hypothesis about lean mass hyper responders (07:15) The white bread and processed meat experiment (10:00) High LDL and other factors (13:53) Diet religiosity (19:34) Carnivore, LDL, wheat, and stress (26:32) Lean mass hyper responders, triglycerides, and small dense LDL (34:02) Insulin insufficiency and lean mass hyper responders (40:12) Lipopolysaccharides and A1c (45:57) GLP-1s and dietary/lifestyle changes (52:06) The value of health coaches, Own Your Labs, and DPC healthcare (01:01:10) The process of real science and how business interests get in the way of ideas that challenge the norm (01:07:19) Food tracking (01:11:23) Movies and AI videos (01:15:39) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dave Feldman: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@realDaveFeldman The Cholesterol Code: https://cholesterolcodemovie.com/the-film/ X: https://x.com/realDaveFeldman Citizen Science Foundation: https://citizensciencefoundation.org Own Your Labs: https://ownyourlabs.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Holly Huffman is an accomplished biochemist, educator, and former professor at Arizona State University, where she helped establish the Chemistry Program at the Polytechnic campus. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Riverside and completed postdoctoral research at the Mayo Clinic and ASU. A dedicated educator and academic leader, Dr. Huffman served as President of the ASU Faculty Senate from 2008 to 2010. Her research interests span enzyme kinetics, nutrition, the microbiome, and fermentation, with a particular passion for exploring the connections between gut health, food, and human well-being.   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:21) How Dr. Huffman became interested in the gut microbiome (12:57) Chronic stress and the gut microbiome (14:49) The essence of the microbiome (20:18) Diet, fecal transplants, and the gut microbiome (25:40) The gut microbiome and food addiction (29:27) Behavior and microbiome (31:55) Akkermansia, Bifidobacteria, and fasting (36:32) Fermentation and fermented foods (48:37) Healing the gut by addressing food sensitivities, stress, and other factors (01:03:30) Microbiome and diseases (01:09:33) Gut health tests (01:21:27) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Holly Huffman: The Merry Monk: https://asantewellness.com/merry-monk-ferments/ A Santé Wellness: https://asantewellness.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Jen Beyst is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and a Master Neuroplastician. With a background in education and cognitive skills training, she has spent more than two decades helping people develop skills related to attention, memory, emotional regulation, and learning. Through Cognitive Function Development Therapy, Jen works to translate neuroscience and neuroplasticity into practical tools for improving brain function and everyday performance. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:34) The Yavapai Health and Wellness Expo (09:42) Improving memory function for people in cognitive decline (10:58) The speaker lineup for the Yavapai Health and Wellness Expo (27:30) Demos offered at the wellness expo (34:28) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Jen Beyst: The Yavapai Health and Wellness Expo: https://bridgeaz.co/category/yavapai-health-wellness-expo/ TransformED Training: https://transformedtraining.org Cognitive Function Development Institute: https://cfdinstitute.com • • Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ • • Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Dr. Ana Rosa, MD, PhD, is a U.S.- and Brazilian board-certified radiologist, physician educator, speaker, and metabolic health advocate who brings together medical imaging, metabolic health, and the human experience of healing and change. With decades of experience in clinical and academic radiology in Brazil and the United States, Dr. Ana Rosa uses imaging to help people understand what may be happening inside the body long before disease reaches its final stages. Her work focuses particularly on visceral fat, fatty liver and pancreas, insulin resistance, inflammation, muscle health, vascular disease, and brain changes associated with metabolic dysfunction. But her work extends beyond what can be seen on an image. After experiencing profound grief and major personal health changes in her own life, Dr. Ana Rosa became deeply interested in the connections between stress, grief, behavior, gratitude, metabolic health, and the brain. Today, she combines the precision of a physician and radiologist with education about lifestyle, mindset, and sustainable behavior change. She is the founder of The Unhindered Life, where her message is simple: see earlier, understand earlier, and act earlier—because changing the trajectory of health is often possible before reaching the end of the line of disease. Her work lives at the intersection of science and soul, helping people understand their bodies, recognize what they can change, and build a life of greater health, purpose, gratitude, and hope.   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:39) Gratitude and well being (17:47) The anxiety and pain that comes from social isolation (20:26) Practical guidance for practicing gratitude (22:36) Getting to know Dr. Ana Rosa (35:27) Death and God (44:20) Gratitude and perspective (51:49) Beginning the journey of positive change (01:13:46) The science of prayer and the power of faith (01:21:43) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Ana Rosa: IG: https://www.instagram.com/anarosagratitude/?hl=en Website: https://anarosagratitude.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Sue Cramer is a health coach who helps people make lasting changes to their health by focusing on practical, sustainable habits rather than quick fixes. With a passion for nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic health, Sue works alongside clients to simplify the process of improving their health and building a lifestyle they can actually stick with. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:11) Why Sue became a metabolic health coach (06:42) Sugar-spiking foods and drinks (11:30) Sue's personal metabolic health journey (14:18) How Sue's health coaching journey began (20:00) The power of community and faith (25:16) The art of health coaching (35:06) Gratitude (42:00) How lack of family support and stress knock people off the wagon (46:46) GLP-1s (51:10) Food addiction (01:02:44) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Sue Cramer: Praise and Coffee to Go (book): https://www.suecramer.net/praise-and-coffee-to-go Podcast: https://www.suecramer.net/cravingpeacepodcast Website: suecramer.net X: https://x.com/SueCramer FB: https://www.facebook.com/praiseandcoffee   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Everyone knows about the world changing events of 2020, but many of you may not be aware of how these events led to the creation of this podcast. Dr. Brian explains how the phenomena of mass fear, social isolation, and hopelessness inspired him to start a new show that addresses not just physical, but also spiritual and emotional health. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:31) The inspiration for the Life's Best Medicine Podcast (14:33) Government mandates and medical ethics (24:56) Spike protein detoxification and standing up to big corporations  (32:46) Medical education and the future of medicine (34:30) The point of this podcast (37:04) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Did you miss the recent Low Carb USA and SMHP conference in San Diego? No worries! Dr. Brian is here to recap the event and share some pearls of wisdom from the many amazing speakers. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Garth Limburg is a patient of Dr. Lenzkes' who has had some ups and downs with his health and weight over the years. He tried the Atkins diet, fell off the wagon, was diagnosed with diabetes, and experienced the sick care model of healthcare that only served to make him heavier and less healthy over time. When he found Dr. Lenzkes and his practice in San Diego, he began to change the trajectory of his health for the better. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:31) Garth's encounter with Dr. Atkin's diet philosophy back in the day (08:07) Garth's diabetes diagnosis and how his doctor treated his condition (12:23) How Garth got his health back on track with Dr. Lenzkes (25:07) Cravings and staying on the diet wagon (33:54) Garth's family and how they've responded to his new carnivore diet (37:46) How Garth's life has changed since he began working with Dr. Lenzkes (39:36) Seed oils (42:12) Ground beef (43:59) Cognitive and mood improvements on the carnivore diet (49:14) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Garth Limburg:     Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares his life story and the experiences that led him to his belief in Christianity. Over the years, Dr. Brain has often been asked how he can be a a doctor while also believing in Jesus. For many people, religious belief is antithetical to science, but is it really true that the pursuit of scientific knowledge precludes belief in God? Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:35) Dr. Brian's childhood and early experiences with Christianity (08:19) Young adulthood, college, and learning more about faith (14:34) Marriage, med school, and miracle stories (40:07) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Brian Parker is the founder of Total Elixir and a physician dedicated to helping people optimize their health through nutrition, metabolic wellness, and lifestyle medicine. Drawing on years of clinical experience, he focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic disease rather than simply managing symptoms. Through Total Elixir, Dr. Parker empowers individuals with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve energy, longevity, and overall health, helping them take control of their well-being for the long term. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Brian talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:11) Dr. Brian's educational and personal bio (07:06) How Dr. Brian came up with the ultimate energy elixir (34:39) Dr. Brian's planned elixir to aid with sleep and falling asleep (40:04) How to get Total Elixir at a discounted price (see links below) (45:45) Brian's career plans and goals (54:02) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Parker: Total Elixir: https://totalelixir.com Total Elixir Discount Code: Brian25   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Karli and Alex Klintworth are a powerhouse husband and wife health coaching duo and the co-foudnders of Hi Energy health coaching. An engineer, former collegiate triathlete, and passionate nutrition educator, Alex became interested in metabolic and gut health after overcoming his own struggles with insulin resistance, chronic back pain, and SIBO. Through a combination of functional medicine, a ketogenic lifestyle, and extensive independent research, he restored his health and developed a deep appreciation for the role nutrition plays in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Karli's passion for nutrition was profoundly shaped by her mother's battle with inflammatory breast cancer. Watching her endure the devastating side effects of conventional cancer treatment—and finding little dietary guidance from her medical team—sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding the role of nutrition in health and disease. Motivated by both her mother's experience and her own health transformation, she immersed herself in the science of metabolism, inflammation, and whole-food nutrition. She believes nutrition should play a far greater role alongside conventional medicine and is passionate about helping others understand how dietary choices can support overall health, improve quality of life, and address the root causes of chronic disease.   In this episode, Dr. Brian, Karli, and Alex talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:46) How Karli and Alex first became interested in metabolic health and nutrition (05:42) SIBO and gut health (09:10) The gut microbiome and overall health (21:10) How Karli and Alex began their health coaching and meal service businesses (25:48) Beyond macros (30:29) Exercise and nutrition (46:02) Cooking, grocery shopping, and nutrition (01:12:16) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Karli and Alex Klintworth: Metabolic Health & Nutrition Coaching: https://www.hienergylife.com Meal Service: https://www.hienergylife.com/meals X: https://x.com/alexklint IG: https://www.instagram.com/hienergy_life/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/hienergylife Podcast: https://www.hienergylife.com/podcast   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Rob Cywes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, widely recognized for his pioneering work in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health. Known to many as "The Carb Addiction Doc," Dr. Cywes helps patients understand the powerful role of carbohydrate addiction, insulin resistance, and emotional health in chronic disease. Through his evidence-based, psychology-first approach, he empowers individuals to address the root causes of obesity rather than simply treating its symptoms. A sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician, Dr. Cywes is passionate about helping people achieve lasting health through therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, behavior change, and compassionate care. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about…   (00:00) Intro (04:50) The ONLY way to know for sure whether or not you have heart disease (08:40) Dietary fat, LDL, and heart disease (11:27) GLP-1 meds and cardiovascular risk reduction (14:46) Energy utilization and metabolic health (22:23) Cancer, genetics, and dietary interventions (36:07) Stress, diet, and health (42:22) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Rob Cywes Website: https://obesityunderstood.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbaddictiondoc/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbaddictiondoc/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Mark Kaplan is a former ATP Tour professional tennis player whose life took an unexpected turn after facing a serious cardiac health challenge. His personal journey inspired a commitment to understanding the powerful role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Today, Mark is passionate about helping others improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. In this episode, he shares how his experience reshaped his perspective on health, resilience, and what it truly takes to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:34) Mark's story leading up to his first cardiac event (07:08) How Mark began down the road of educating himself on nutrition (16:16) The purpose and mission of Mark's company, Health Truth (19:56) Fighting against the norm and changing societal views on nutrition (23:46) The shift from animal fats to heavily processed seed/vegetable oils (26:44) Medical insurance and perverse incentive structures (35:13) How Mark's company, Ask Neo, helps patients track their health using the power of AI (44:16) Transforming food culture from unhealthy to healthy while keeping it authentic (49:55) Genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals (54:03) Community and the nutritional revolution (58:05) How Neo is different from other AI models (58:42) Stress and health (01:04:11) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The JUPITER Trial: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circoutcomes.109.868299   Mark Kaplan: X: https://x.com/markkaplan20 Ask Neo: https://askneo.health Unplugged (book): https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Heart-Attack-Biggest-Medicine/dp/B0H4B6NYWQ Health Truth: https://healthtruth.ai   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Brian struggled with weight his whole life until a chance encounter with a patient led him to the work of Dr. Jason Fung. This initial spark kicked off a health revolution in his personal life and fundamentally changed the way he practiced medicine. In addition to the expected results of following a keto diet, Dr. Brian also began experiencing some unexpected issues. After some research and experimentation, he realized he was suffering from the effects of mold exposure. In this episode, he goes through the whole story from beginning to end of how he discovered what was ailing him and how he finally solved his chronic problem. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about… (00:00) Intro (04:31) How Dr. Brian first started to go down the rabbit hole of fasting and keto (08:39) Brian's personal experience with mold exposure and mold toxicity (12:42) Brian's parasite experience (16:54) Mold detoxing (30:23) Concluding thoughts   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: LBM Episode with Darren Schmidt: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-295-darren-schmidt-dc/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com