The Metabolic Link
The Metabolic Link is a medical and science podcast that explores the common thread of metabolism in health and disease. Hosted by Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field, it dives into the latest research on metabolic health and therapy alongside leading experts. The podcast also discusses how this science is applied in the real world, bridging the gap between research and practical application.
Episodes
Ozempic, Insulin Resistance, and Type 2 Diabetes: What Are We Missing? | Dr. Mariela Glandt | The Metabolic Link Ep. 98
Attend a Live Q&A with Dr. Glandt. Reigster here.What if the way we treat type 2 diabetes is fundamentally backwards?Dr. Mariela Glandt is an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist who spent 15 years practicing conventional medicine before concluding, in her words, that how we treat diabetes “is actually upside down.” As co-founder of OwnaHealth, she focuses on addressing the insulin
Treating PTSD When Standard Care Falls Short: A Hyperbaric Oxygen Protocol | Dr. Keren Doenyas-Barak, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 97
Fewer than 40% of people with PTSD respond to standard care. For the intrusive symptoms at the core of the disorder, response rates may be lower than 15%. So what options remain for patients who have not responded to existing treatments?Dr. Keren Doenyas-Barak, director of the PTSD program at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research and a faculty member at Tel Aviv University, has tre
Inflammation and Glycation: The Two Heads of Chronic Disease | Dr. Paul Reynolds, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 96
Dr. Paul Reynolds has spent his career studying what he calls “two heads of the same beast”: inflammation and glycation — two interlocking processes that may help explain why so many chronic diseases are connected, even when they are treated as separate conditions.Dr. Reynolds is a professor and research scientist at Brigham Young University whose NIH-funded research program studies inflammation,
Metabolic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice: Brain Energy, Common Pitfalls, & Precision Nutrition | Dr. Bret Scher, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 95
In people with severe depression and cognitive decline, brain glucose metabolism has been shown in some studies to decline measurably. Ketone metabolism, by contrast, appears relatively preserved. That single observation is reshaping how researchers think about psychiatric illness.In this episode, Dominic D'Agostino sits down with Bret Scher, a cardiologist who pivoted to metabolic psychiatry
Inuit Metabolism Revisited: Ketosis, Omega-3s, & the CPT1A Arctic Variant | Dr. Gideon Mailer & Nicola Hale | The Metabolic Link Ep. 94
A gene mutation that reduces ketone production in the fasted state is associated with sudden infant death in modern populations. But in the ancestral context where it evolved alongside an omega-3-rich diet, it may have been part of what kept infants alive.Dr. Gideon Mailer and Nicola Hale join The Metabolic Link to present their hypothesis that the CPT1A L479 Arctic variant is not anti-ketogenic b
Understanding Female Metabolism: PCOS, Postpartum, and Menopause | Madison Kackley, PhD | The Metabolic Link
In a 12-week clinical trial at The Ohio State University, every woman with PCOS who completed the intervention experienced a change in her menstrual status. One participant, who had never had a period in her life, began menstruating within a week. Another saw spotting after five years of amenorrhea while taking only a ketone supplement without adopting a ketogenic diet. These are among the earlies
Vagal Nerve Stimulation, TBI, and Brain Health: Rethinking Neurological Care | Dr. Michael Hoffman, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 92
A veteran walks into the clinic with a persistent migraine. Four minutes of vagal nerve stimulation later, the migraine is gone. This is not a one-off result. It is what Dr. Michael Hoffman has been observing for over seven years in the VA hospital system, using non-invasive devices he considers severely underutilized.Dr. Hoffman is a stroke and cognitive-behavioral neurologist who trained at Colu
What's in Your Tap Water? Contaminants, Filtration, and How to Test It | Johnny Pujol | The Metabolic Link Ep. 91
You could have elevated levels of contaminants like uranium or arsenic in your drinking water—and not know it. Many of these compounds are colorless, odorless, and undetectable without testing.Johnny Pujol is a water chemist and the founder of Tap Score, a drinking water testing platform supported by a network of roughly 270 specialized laboratories. His path from electrochemistry research to cons
Rethinking Cognitive Decline: Stimulus, Exercise, and the Aging Brain | Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 90
Register for a live Q&A with Dr. Tommy Wood on Wednesday, March 25th.Decreased glucose uptake in the brain is often considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. But Dr. Tommy Wood asks whether part of that metabolic signature may reflect how little cognitive demand we place on the brain.He sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino for a nuanced conversation on metabolic health and cogni
Journal Club: Five Papers Pushing the Boundaries of Metabolic Therapy | The Metabolic Link Ep. 89
Get free access to our new Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy ebook here.Could changing your metabolism reduce alcohol cravings, ease psychiatric symptoms, and even make cancer immunotherapy more effective? The science is pointing to yes, and the mechanisms are fascinating.In this Journal Club episode, co-hosts Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff break down five peer-reviewed
Mitochondria, Muscle, & Aging: What Longevity Drugs Miss | Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky | The Metabolic Link Ep. 88
Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky's VO2 max was once 87.6 ml/kg/min — an elite-level mark few humans have reached. He's competed at three world championships in three different sports. He's also had three cardiac ablation surgeries, bled from his bowels after races, and watched his vision tunnel to a speck crossing a finish line. His story is a master class in where the line falls between peak p
Trauma, Inflammation, and Neurodegeneration: A New Framework for Alzheimer's | Dr. Caesar Hernandez, MS, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 87
Roughly 90% of Alzheimer's patients develop neuropsychiatric symptoms including anxiety, persistent fear, and an inability to recognize safety — but little research is being done to investigate why. New data connecting PTSD, trauma, and accelerated brain aging may hold the answer.Dr. Caesar Hernandez is a behavioral, molecular, and circuit neuroscientist and assistant professor in the Divisio
The Metabolic Roots of Cardiovascular Disease: A Vascular Surgeon's Perspective | Dr. Lily Johnston | The Metabolic Link Ep. 86
What if the sequence we've always assumed—plaque causes arterial stiffness—is actually backwards? Dr. Lily Johnston proposes that impaired nitric oxide signaling may stiffen arteries first, creating the endothelial injury that then promotes plaque formation.Dr. Lily Johnston is a board-certified vascular surgeon and newly certified obesity medicine physician who bridges the operating room and
Ultra-Processed Food and Nutrition Policy: What We're Getting Wrong | Dr. David Ludwig | The Metabolic Link Ep. 85
The term “ultra-processed food” appeared nearly 100 times in the White House’s Make America Healthy Again report. But questions remain about whether the concept is precise enough to guide effective policy.Dr. David Ludwig—Harvard endocrinologist, obesity researcher, and author of Always Hungry—joins Dr. Dominic D'Agostino to dismantle the ultra-processed food framework from the inside out. Lu
Metabolic Oncology: From Theory To Clinical Application | Dr. Tomás Duraj | The Metabolic Link Ep. 84
Glioblastoma has a long-term survival rate under 1% at ten years. After decades of research focusing primarily on mutation-targeted therapies, median survival has improved by only a few months. Dr. Tomás Duraj believes there's a better path forward.Dr. Duraj is a physician-scientist at Boston College working on the metabolic vulnerabilities of cancer. In this Metabolic Health Summit presentat
Metabolic Health: The Missing Link in Cancer Therapy? | Dr. Christy Kesslering | The Metabolic Link Ep. 83
After 20+ years treating cancer patients, Dr. Christy Kesslering started asking a question her colleagues weren't asking: why are so many of my breast cancer patients metabolically sick — even when they're not obese?That question changed everything.Dr. Kesslering is a classically-trained radiation oncologist, metabolic health practitioner, and terrain theorist. She spent two decades prac
Health Optimization Medicine: HBOT, Nervous System Regulation, and Mitochondrial Healing | The Metabolic Link Ep. 82 | Dr. Scott Sherr|
A patient arrives at shock trauma with flesh-eating bacteria, limbs appearing unsalvageable. Hours later, after treatment in a massive submarine-like chamber, those same limbs show signs of recovery. This pivotal moment launched Dr. Scott Sherr's journey into the world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its untapped potential for metabolic healing.Victoria Field welcomes Dr. Scott Sherr, a boar
Metabolic Neurology: Fasting, Ketosis, & the Future of Brain Health | Dr. Matthew Phillips | The Metabolic Link Ep. 81
What if the key to treating neurodegenerative diseases lies not in attacking symptoms, but in healing mitochondria? Dr. Matthew Phillips, a neurologist who coined the term "metabolic neurologist," shares groundbreaking insights from his decade-long journey implementing ketogenic diets and fasting protocols for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and glioblastoma patients.In this episode,
Dr. Nina Teicholz | America's Metabolic Decline: The High-Cost of Low Fat | The Metabolic Link Ep 80
For over fifty years, Americans have been told that cutting fat was the key to better health. Yet after decades of low-fat guidelines, rates of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction have skyrocketed - now affecting more than 88% of the population.In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Victoria Field sits down with Dr. Nina Teicholz, science journalist and author of The Big Fat Surprise, who
Metabolic Therapy for Pets: The Future of Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Loren Nations | The Metabolic Link Ep. 79
When veterinarian Dr. Loren Nations lost his wife to aggressive cancer despite the best conventional treatments, he didn't just grieve—he revolutionized his entire approach to medicine. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Nations reveals how tragedy led him to discover that our pets are experiencing metabolic disease at rates even higher than humans, with 61% of cats and 59% of dogs now
Can a Ketogenic Diet Improve Sleep Apnea? | Dr. Jonathan Jun | The Metabolic Link Ep. 78.
What if the food you eat could change the way you breathe at night? In this episode, recorded live at The Metabolic Health Summit, Dr. Jonathan Jun reveals how metabolism and sleep-disordered breathing are deeply connected, and why shifting from carbs to fat might improve more than just your waistline.Dr. Jonathan Jun, a leading researcher on obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and obstructive
The Metabolic Approach to Treating Food Addiction | Dr. Tro Kalayjian | The Metabolic Link Ep. 77
Could treating food like a drug be the breakthrough we've needed in food addiction treatment?In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino sits down with Dr. Tro Kalayjian - physician, researcher, and former obesity patient - to explore whether food addiction should be classified as a true addiction, and how his TOWARD model is helping patients overcome binge eating and food-r
Built to Last: Muscle, Longevity, and Training Smarter | Dr. Andy Galpin | The Metabolic Link Ep. 76
Muscle isn’t just about strength or performance — it’s metabolic armor. In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Andy Galpin sits down with hosts Victoria Field and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to show how muscle, cardio fitness, and bone density work together to protect against decline and extend healthspan. From women’s training and recovery practices to kids in the weight room, Dr. Galpin translate
Redefining Recovery: A Metabolic Approach to Plastic Surgery | Cameron Chesnut, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.75
Plastic surgery meets metabolic medicine.Dr. Cameron Chesnut isn't just changing faces - he's changing the entire surgical process. In this episode, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino talks with the facial plastic surgeon who’s using ketones, hyperbaric oxygen, red light, and regenerative protocols to optimize brain health, accelerate recovery, and eliminate opioids entirely.Trusted by high per
Reversing Alzheimer's Disease | Dr. Dale Bredesen | The Metabolic Link Ep.74
Did you know that over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s—and that number is expected to nearly double by 2050? Despite decades of research and billions spent, most treatments only offer minimal slowing of symptoms.But what if we’ve been approaching this disease all wrong?In this powerful episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field sits down with renowned neurologist, researcher, and
Healing the Brain: A Metabolic Approach to Mental Illness | Erin Bellamy, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.73
👉 Register for a LIVE Q&A with Dr. Bellamy on August 19th at 8am PT / 11am ET at https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/bellamyCan metabolic therapy play a transformative role in the treatment of serious mental illness?In this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field speaks with Dr. Erin Bellamy - a Chartered Psychologist, Metabolic Psychiatry Practitioner, and CEO of IKRT - abou
Diabetes: Nutrition & Cardiometabolic Health | Andrew Koutnik, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.72
For more exclusive content on metabolic health, including additional videos with Dr. Andrew Koutnik, check out our membership platform for free here!Despite incredible advances in diabetes technology, blood sugar control in people with Type 1 diabetes hasn’t meaningfully improved in over a decade. In this eye-opening episode recorded live at Metabolic Health Summit, Dr. Andrew Koutnik - a scientis
Journal Club: Prenatal Sugar Exposure & a Metabolic Therapy Framework for Brain Cancer | Ep.71
For more exclusive content on metabolic health and therapy, check out our membership platform for free: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this Journal Club edition of The Metabolic Link, hosts - Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff dissect two powerful papers reshaping our understanding of metabolic health. First up: a striking human study showing that exposure to
The Great Obesity Debate: Energy Balance vs Fructose - Dr. Layne Norton & Dr. Richard Johnson | Ep.70
What’s really causing America’s obesity epidemic? In this special debate episode of The Metabolic Link, two leading voices in metabolic health square off: Dr. Richard Johnson, renowned for his research on fructose metabolism, and Dr. Layne Norton, a PhD in nutritional sciences and expert on the energy balance model. Moderated by host Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, the discussion dives deep into the biolo
How Could an Animal-Based Diet Impact Metabolic Health? | Anthony Chaffee, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.69
Join us for a Live Q&A on June 18th at 9am PT/12pm ET with Dr. Anthony Chaffee and also enjoy ad-free exclusive episodes, videos covering the latest science on metabolic health on therapy, and earn CMEs by clicking here. In this episode, Dr. Anthony Chaffee—medical doctor, neurosurgical registrar, and nutrition educator—joins Dr. Dominic D’Agostino for a thoughtful exploration of the scientif
Bipolar Illness & Metabolic Health: My Story | Matt Baszucki | The Metabolic Link Ep.68
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health and therapy, and earn CMEs here!In this deeply personal and courageous episode of The Metabolic Link, we hear from patient advocate and podcast co-host Matt Baszucki, who shares how he endured—and ultimately overcame—type 1 bipolar disorder through a radical shift in treatment: keto
Hormone Health for Performance and Longevity | Kyle Gillett, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.67
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here!If you’re a clinician, scientist, or anyone interested in taking a deep dive into the complexities of hormone regulation, this episode of The Metabolic Link Podcast is for you! Recorded live at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, this in-depth presentation by Dr. Kyle
Journal Club: The Rise of Fatty Liver Disease and its Metabolic Roots | Ep.66
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn today's journal club episode, co-hosts of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Angela Poff and Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, unpack the startling rise of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—a silent epidemic affecting million
The Metabolic Impact of GLP-1s on Obesity | Spencer Nadolsky, DO | Ep.65
Join us for a FREE Live Q&A with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on April 22nd at 9am PT / 12pm ET! Your first seven days are free, and as a member of The Metabolic Initiative, you’ll gain access to exclusive, ad-free episodes, hundreds of expert-led videos on metabolic health and therapy, CME opportunities, and more here!In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino sits down with Dr. Sp
Reversing Heart Disease Through Metabolic Health | Philip Ovadia, MD | Ep.64
Join us for a Live Q&A with Dr. Ovadia on March 31st at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET! Your first seven days are free, and as a member of The Metabolic Initiative, you’ll gain access to exclusive, ad-free episodes, hundreds of videos on metabolic health (including Dr. Ovadia’s presentation, Fanning the Flames: Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Heart Disease), CME opportunities, and more. Register her
The Mitochondrial Link to Mental Illness | Ana Andreazza, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.63
Mitochondria do more than power our cells—they may hold the key to understanding and treating mental illness.In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino sits down with Dr. Ana Andreazza, a leading expert in mitochondrial health at the University of Toronto.Dr. Andreazza has pioneered research linking mitochondrial dysfunction to psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, utiliz
Optimizing Metabolic Health | MHS Panel Discussion | The Metabolic Link Ep. 62
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here.What’s the best way to optimize metabolic health? In this powerhouse episode of The Metabolic Link, we bring together leading experts including Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Jonathan Jun, Dr. Nick Norwitz, and Dave Feldman from our Optimizing Metabolic
Targeting Cancer Metabolism: The Future of Oncology | Dr. Tomás Duraj | The Metabolic Link Ep. 61
What if we could target cancer at its metabolic core? In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is joined by Dr. Tomás Duraj, a physician and cancer metabolism researcher working alongside Dr. Thomas Seyfried.Dr. Duraj is the lead author of a groundbreaking review on ketogenic metabolic therapy for glioblastoma, bringing together leading experts to explore how metabolic strateg
A Ketogenic Approach to Type 1 Diabetes | Dr. Ian Lake | The Metabolic Link Ep.60
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com Can a ketogenic diet revolutionize the management of type 1 diabetes? In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Ian Lake, a UK-based physician and type 1 diabetes advocate, shares his personal and professional journey in us
Chad Vanags | Patient Perspective: Why I Don’t Trust You & How We Can Fix It | The Metabolic Link Ep.59
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, watch 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here.In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Metabolic Link, we're sharing a full presentation by Chad Vanags, a former SaaS executive and entrepreneur who has turned his stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis into a mission to reshape the way we think about
Journal Club: The Ketogenic Diet Reshapes Cancer Metabolism & the Gut Microbiome | Ep.58
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here. In this journal club episode, host Victoria Field is joined by Dr. Angela Poff and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to dive into two groundbreaking studies shaping our understanding of metabolism and its role in health and disease. The team explores the nuances of a recent randomized controlled trial on keto
Thriving Beyond Schizophrenia: A Story of Healing with Metabolic Therapy | Lauren Kennedy West | Ep.57
Join our free Live Q&A with Lauren on December 18th and become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Register here!In this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field sits down with Lauren Kennedy West, a passionate mental health advocate and social worker who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2016. Lauren reveals her extra
The Science of Allulose | MHS Panel Discussion | The Metabolic Link Ep.56
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this special episode of The Metabolic Link, we’re sharing an exclusive panel discussion from Metabolic Health Summit 2024, where leading experts dive into the science and real-world applications of allulose, a natural low-calorie sweetener with potential meta
Fasting Mimicking Diet cycles, longevity and age-related diseases | Valter Longo, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.55
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com In this episode of The Metabolic Link filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Valter Longo shares his latest research on the fa
The Clinical Impact of Ketogenic Therapy in Epilepsy & Mental Illness | Beth Zupec-Kania, RDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.54
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Link podcast, we are joined by Beth Zupec-Kania, an experienced dietitian and nutritionist with ove
Testing the Lipid Energy Model: Oreos vs Statins | Nick Norwitz, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 53
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode, we're sharing a presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024 that dives into a groundbreaking experiment titled "Oreo vs. Statin," by researcher-educator Nick Norwitz, PhD. What started as a personal journey with metabolic healt
FoodFight USA: The Battle Against Ultra-Processed Foods | Todd Wagner | The Metabolic Link Ep.52
Did you know that nearly 60% of the average American's diet is made up of ultra-processed foods? This staggering statistic highlights a growing public health crisis linked to rising obesity rates and chronic diseases, not only in adults but our children too.In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, we dive into a critical conversation with Todd Wagner, a passionate advocate for food safet
Journal Club: Metabolic Overdrive in Bipolar Disorder | The Metabolic Link Ep.51
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here.In this journal club episode of The Metabolic Link, we explore the cutting-edge "Metabolic Overdrive Hypothesis" with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field, diving into the brain’s energy dysregulation in bipolar disorder. The featured paper, "The Metabolic
C15: The Essential Fatty Acid Transforming Metabolic Health & Aging | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson | Ep.50
In our 50th episode of The Metabolic Link podcast, host Dr. Dominic D’Agostino dives deep into the fascinating world of metabolic health through an unexpected lens — bottlenose dolphins. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist, joins the show to share her groundbreaking research with the U.S. Navy’s Marine Mammal Program, where dolphins helped reveal the
Jeff Volek, PhD, RD | Exploring the Keto-Adapted Phenotype: Focus on Muscle | The Metabolic Link Ep.49
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of The Metabolic Link, recorded at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, we share Dr. Jeff Volek's full presentation where he takes a deep dive into the "Keto-Adapted Phenotype" with a focus on muscle. Dr. Volek, a leading expert in low-ca
Nick Norwitz, PhD | The Future of Medicine & Metabolic Health | The Metabolic Link Ep.48
Join Dr. Norwitz for a Live Q&A on September 10th at 12pm PT/3pm ET on The Metabolic Initiative platform! Visit this link to register, and also watch his presentation Cookies & Cholesterol Controversy inside the platform (first 7-days are free): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/norwitzIn this episode, Dr. Nick Norwitz returns to The Metabolic Link podcast to explore the future of
Dr. Chris Palmer | Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness | The Metabolic Link Ep. 47
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access a robust bank of cutting edge metabolic health content, private ad-free podcast episodes, and earn CMEs here!More than a billion people around the world suffer from mental and neurological disorders, and the numbers are escalating rapidly. Current treatments often fail to provide relief, resulting in many patients struggling with persistent sym
Infections, Inflammation, and Alzheimer's Disease with Mary Newport, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.46
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here!In this enlightening episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Mary Newport to delve into the world of Alzheimer's disease, discussing her pioneering work with ketogenic metabolic therapy. Dr. Newport shares her personal and inspiring journey with her husband
Metabolic Therapy for Serious Mental Illness | Dr. Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D., BCPP | The Metabolic Link Ep.45
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for ad-free episodes and CMEsIn this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field interviews Dr. Deanna Kelly, a distinguished professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Kelly is pioneering nutritional interventions to treat serious mental illness and led a groundbreaking trial on the ketogenic diet for schizophre
Dr. Robert Lustig | Obesogens: The Hidden Driver of Obesity | The Metabolic Link Ep. 44
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Link Podcast, host Dr. Dom D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig to discuss groundbreaking research unifying different models of obesity. They dive deep into the flaws of the traditional energy balance and carbohydrate-insulin
Take Control of Your Metabolic Health with Dr. Casey Means | The Metabolic Link Ep. 43
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this interview, host Victoria Field sits down with Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of the new book Good Energy. Dr. Means shares her inspiring journey from being a head and neck surgeon to leaving tra
Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE | Optimizing Pregnancy and Metabolic Health | The Metabolic Link Ep.42
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs! Registered dietitian, Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, is back on The Metabolic Link, this time in an intimate interview that dives into the critical links between metabolic health, perinatal nutrition, and long-term wellbeing. This episode dives deep into how nutrition during the childbearing years can affect not only
Mitochondrial Health and Urolithin A with Dr. Anurag Singh | The Metabolic Link Ep. 41
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs!Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive deep into the emerging research behind Urolithin A and its impact on mitochondrial health with Dr. Anurag Singh, a leading expert in the field and the Chief Medical Officer of Timeline.The discussion spans various facets of Urolithin A, from its origin in pomegrana
Dr. Nina Teicholz | Beyond the Diet Wars: A Deep Dive into Nutrition Science | The Metabolic Link Ep.40
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for exclusive episodes and earn CMEs! Dive into the core of nutrition science with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Nina Teicholz, and uncover the remarkable benefits of saturated fats, unravel the complexities of LDL cholesterol, and dig into the heated debate surrounding food addiction and ethical meat consumption. Dr. Teicholz sheds light on the
A Biological Switch that Drives Obesity, Diabetes, and Dementia with Richard Johnson, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 39
Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for exclusive episodes and to earn CMEsIn this episode, recorded at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Richard Johnson dives into the groundbreaking research that has uncovered the central role of fructose in driving the epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and a wide range of other metabolic diseases.Dr. Johnson presents compelling evidence that fructose, a s
Journal Club: Exploring Immune Response to Diet: Vegan vs Ketogenic Ep. 38
In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff dive into a fascinating new paper that compares the metabolic and immune impacts of ketogenic and vegan diets in humans.The study, titled “Differential Peripheral Immune Signatures Elicited by Vegan Versus Ketogenic Diets in Humans” takes a deep dive into the multi-omic effects of these two very
BioMolecular Athlete: Advanced Tools For Enhanced Human Performance with Andy Galpin, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 37
The following Metabolic Link episode was originally filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 and we're excited to share it with you today in its entirety! In this presentation, Dr. Andy Galpin, a human performance scientist, shares his insights on utilizing scientific principles, specifically the 'Biomolecular Athlete' concept, to achieve athletic excellence. He emphasizes the importa
Ketogenic Diet’s Impact on Health and Performance with Jeff Volek, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 36
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating sit-down interview with Dr. Jeff Volek, a professor at The Ohio State University. With a PhD in Kinesiology specializing in exercise and nutrition science from Penn State University, Dr. Volek has performed cutting edge research on how humans adapt to diets restricted in carbohydrates with a dual focus on clinical and performance a
Fat: Why it Matters and What to Do About It with Ben Bikman, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 35
This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features a full presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024. Dr. Ben Bikman, professor at Brigham Young University, dives deep into the intricacies of fat and its relationship to metabolic health.This is the full presentation he delivered at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In it he shares his expertise on the link between
Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health with Dr. Georgia Ede | The Metabolic Link Ep. 34
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating sit-down interview with Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science and brain metabolism. With over 25 years of clinical experience, including 12 years as a college psychiatrist and nutrition consultant at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, Dr. Ede was the first to offer stud
Recapping Metabolic Health Summit 2024 with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field
In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field recap Metabolic Health Summit 2024, the world’s leading medical and scientific conference on metabolic health. Listen to this episode to get an inside look at the top scientific highlights and surprising moments from the perspective of the hosts who made it happen.Want to learn about all the cutting-
Understanding The Lean Mass Hyper Responder w/ Dr. Nick Norwitz and Dave Feldman | The Metabolic Link Ep. 32
We’ve just launched an extra and exciting episode of The Metabolic Link podcast! It features an eye-opening conversation between our host Dominic D’Agostino PhD, and guests Dave Feldman and Dr. Nick Norwitz, two researchers and MHS 2024 speakers spearheading investigations into the lean mass hyperresponder (LMHR) phenotype.Dave Feldman is a software engineer who became deeply interested in lipidol
Metabolic Consequences of Disrupted Sleep w/ Dr. Jonathan Jun | The Metabolic Link Ep. 31
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dr. Dominic D’Agostino and Dr. Jonathan Jun, a pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician at Johns Hopkins.He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, and in the care of critically ill patients in the Medical ICU. He is a member of the Sleep Fellowship Progra
How Allulose Aids Metabolism & Fructose Fuels Cancer | Journal Club | The Metabolic Link Ep. 30
In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field discuss two recent scientific papers on the metabolic effects of allulose and how blocking fructose intake may help fight cancer.The first paper examines how allulose consumption influences metabolic factors like appetite, blood sugar, and insulin sensitivity through the release of key gut hormones and effect
Optimizing Metabolic Health After Cancer Diagnosis w/ Chad Vanags | The Metabolic Link Ep. 29
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dr. Dom D’Agostino and Chad Vanags, a successful entrepreneur who is navigating a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with courage and purpose.After being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2022 at just 39 years old, Chad has been documenting his journey to becoming “metabolically, physically, and mentally eli
Keys To Making The Ketogenic Diet Work In The Real World w/ Franziska Spritzler | The Metabolic Link Ep. 28
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dominic D'Agostino, PhD, and Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE.Franziska is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in low-carb and ketogenic diets. She has been following a low-carb approach for over a decade.In this episode, we cover:💡 The essential tools Franziska uses
Mood + Mindfulness | Journal Club | The Metabolic Link Ep. 27
In this episode, our co-hosts Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff discuss two recent scientific papers on the potential metabolic connections to psychiatric disorders and mindfulness-based interventions.The first paper is a systematic review on the efficacy of low-carb and ketogenic diets for treating mood and anxiety disorders. They discuss the importance in defining
The Six Pillars of Health | Dr. Kyle Gillett | The Metabolic Link Ep. 26
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Kyle Gillett, a board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine who provides holistic care to his patients.He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, practices at the Gillett Health Clinic in Olathe, Kansas, and is the host
Evidence-Based Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Metabolic Link Ep. 25
This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features an eye-opening discussion between Metabolic Health Summit organizer Victoria Field and prenatal nutrition expert Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is the author of two bestselling books - Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Her work focuses on evidence-based, critical analysis of conventional pregnancy nutrition recomme
The Emerging Field of Metabolic Psychiatry | Dr. Shebani Sethi | Metabolic Link Ep. 24
In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, double board certified psychiatrist and obesity medicine physician, Dr. Shebani Sethi, takes us on a deep dive into the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry.Dr. Shebani Sethi is a psychiatrist and obesity medicine physician at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the founding director of the Stanford Metabolic Psychiatry Clinic, where she r
Metabolic Interventions For Cognitive Resilience in Aging | Abbi Hernandez, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 23
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, and Dr. Abbi Hernandez, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Hernandez received her PhD from the University of Florida, where she studied age and diet related changes in neurological function and cognitive health. Her research has focused on inv
The Metabolic Underpinnings of Bipolar Disorder | Iain Campbell, PhD & Matt Baszucki | The Metabolic Link Ep. 22
In this week’s episode, host Victoria Field speaks with Matt Baszucki and Dr. Iain Campbell about their lived experiences with bipolar disorder and the therapeutic effects of the ketogenic diet, potential root causes of the mental illness, and their mission to spread awareness and education around ketogenic dietary therapy as a treatment for bipolar disorder.Iain Campbell, PhD, is the Baszucki Res
Warburg Effect in Sporadic Alzheimer's & Ketogenic Therapy for MS Patients | Journal Club | The Metabolic Link Ep. 21
In this episode, our co-hosts Victoria Field, Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, and Angela Poff, PhD, discuss two recent scientific studies that focus on the potential metabolic connections to neurodegenerative diseases.Study 1: Warburg-like metabolic transformation underlies neuronal degeneration in sporadic Alzheimer’s diseaseThe study delves into the molecular changes causing a neuron's transition
Dr. Jeff Volek, PhD, RD | Ketogenic Diet and Human Performance | The Metabolic Link Ep.20
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an in-depth conversation between our host Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, and Jeff Volek, PhD, RD, on a wide range of topics as well as questions submitted by our Twitter followers!Dr. Volek is a registered dietitian and professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University. For the last 25 years, he has performed translational resea
Ketogenic Therapy for Epilepsy | Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.19
On this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, our host and MHS Co-organizer Victoria Field interviewed Kelly Faltersack, a registered dietitian nutritionist, who specializes in treating patients with ketogenic diet therapy as an effective treatment for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD is a registered dietitian nutritionist at UW Health in Madison, Wiscons
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