Low Carb MD Podcast

Zen Honeycutt is the founder and executive director of Moms Across America, a national nonprofit coalition dedicated to creating healthier communities through education, advocacy, and greater transparency in the food supply. An author, speaker, and mother of three, Zen began her advocacy journey after exploring potential connections between her children's health challenges and the foods they were eating. She has since become a prominent voice in raising awareness about GMOs, pesticides, glyphosate, and other environmental contaminants. She is also the author of UNSTOPPABLE: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and a Celebration of Community. Through her work, Zen empowers families to make informed choices about food, nutrition, and environmental health while advocating for a healthier future for the next generation.
In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Zen talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(02:30) How Zen transitioned from the fashion, art, and design space to taking on the government over the unhealthy food environment in America

(07:10) The health effects of glyphosate and heavy metals exposure

(15:36) How modern pesticides are not only poisoning our food supply, but also ruining the nutritional value of food

(19:26) How heavy metals have become so prevalent in our food supply and the deadly results

(26:06) Getting tested for heavy metals, mycotoxins, and glyphosates

(31:54) Why meat and vitamin B3 are SO important for human health

(41:56) Mental health, screens, and nutrition

(46:03) Moms AND Dads Across America

(58:34) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Food and Behavior: A Natural Connection: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FGOHT58?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Change Your Environments (Eric Berg): https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Environments-Redesign-Reclaim

Zen Honeycutt:
Website: https://zenhoneycutt.com/

Moms Across America: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/

X: https://x.com/zenhoneycutt

IG: https://www.instagram.com/zenhoneycutt/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
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Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., is a chiropractor, bestselling author, and internationally recognized health educator known for his work in ketogenic nutrition, intermittent fasting, and metabolic health. Through his popular YouTube channel and books, including The Healthy Keto Plan, Dr. Berg makes complex health topics accessible, helping millions explore the connections between nutrition, metabolism, and overall wellness.
In this episode, Dr. Brian and Dr. Berg talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(04:17) Why new data and successful new ways of treating disease take so long to become accepted in the medical field

(06:58) How stress can impact your health in so many ways

(14:36) How physical movement and sun exposure impact health

(18:00) Processed food, low fat diets, and ill health

(26:25) Addiction

(36:50) How social environments can sabotage our health goals

(41:18) The various environments we find ourselves in and how we can maximize them to benefit our health

(49:27) Having fun

(56:57) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
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Dr. Eric Berg:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial 

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3w193M5tYPJqF0Hi-7U-2g

Website: https://shop.drberg.com

Change Your Environments (new book!): https://shop.drberg.com/products/change-your-environments-redesign-your-life-to-reclaim-your-health

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
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Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
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A ketogenic diet can dramatically improve metabolic health while sending LDL-C through the roof. So what's actually happening? Dr. Josh Wageman and Dr. Laura Buchanan break down their new study, "Increased LDL-C reduction with ezetimibe in ketogenic diet-induced hypercholesterolemia."
The results raise some fascinating questions. In 14 patients who developed very high LDL-C while following a ketogenic diet, ezetimibe cut median LDL-C from 254 to 127 mg/dL—a remarkable 53% reduction. Why was the response so much greater than what's typically seen with ezetimibe? Could altered cholesterol absorption help explain why some people experience dramatic LDL increases on keto?
Josh Wageman, Matt Calkins, and Laura Buchanan take us inside the study, explore the biology behind the findings, discuss what the results can—and cannot—tell us about cardiovascular risk, and explain why much more research is needed.
If you've ever wondered why LDL can rise so dramatically on a ketogenic diet—and what might be driving it—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Buchanan, Dr. Calkins, and Dr. Wageman talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(05:07) Statins, lipids, and ezetimibe

(08:44) Insulin resistance, the liver, and the ketogenic diet

(15:01) The results from Drs. Josh, Laura, Tro, and Matt's cohort study (see links below)

(24:24) Some side effects and other downsides of statins

(25:47) Statins and lipid lowering

(32:26) Plaque reduction

(41:45) Recent studies on statin use and effectiveness in reduction of all-cause mortality

(43:50) Why it is such a massive task to begin changing long-held medical paradigms

(54:43) Rapping about lipids

(57:38) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Increased LDL-C reduction with ezetimibe in ketogenic diet-induced hypercholesterolemia (STUDY): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/413581066_Increased_LDL-C_reduction_with_ezetimibe_in_ketogenic_diet-induced_hypercholesterolemia
Josh Wageman:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Website: https://lifelovelipids.com

Dr. Laura Buchanan:
X: https://x.com/LauraBuchananMD

The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org

Dr. Matt Calkins:
X: https://x.com/MattCalkinsMD

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D., is a biochemist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of AJ Consulting Company. His research background spans fats, hormones, cholesterol, genetics, epigenetics, stem cells, and infrared light, including work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Mayo Clinic. Today, Dr. Jay combines his scientific expertise with public speaking and writing, exploring topics at the intersection of biology, health, and human performance. He and his wife homeschool their five children.
In this episode, Dr. Brian and Dr. Jay talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Biology and theology

(03:54) The highest risk factor for heart disease

(05:43) Plaque reversal

(08:34) Statins and diabetes risk

(14:45) LDL and heart disease

(22:35) Connecting insulin resistance and heart disease

(25:44) How corruption is keeping harmful medical narratives afloat

(34:41) Covid coverups

(37:28) How to avoid bias information in the heart disease space

(51:40) LPA

(55:07) ApoB

(01:01:34) Plaque stabilization and reversal

(01:06:35) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Dr. Anthony Jay:
X: https://x.com/anthonygjay

Website: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com

Sugar Beat (new book!): https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Beat-CHOLESTEROL-Destroys-REVERSING-ebook/dp/B0H9QN2BL9?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Dr. Annette Bosworth, known as Dr. Boz, is a physician, educator, and bestselling author who has become a leading voice in metabolic health and therapeutic nutrition. After witnessing firsthand the limitations of conventional approaches to chronic disease, she began exploring the powerful role of nutrition, fasting, and ketosis in improving health. Through her clinical work and popular educational platform, Dr. Boz helps people understand the science behind metabolic health and turn it into practical, sustainable strategies for everyday life.
In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Dr. Annette talk about…
(00:00) Intro
(02:42) A little bit about Dr. Annette and an overview of the research she is working on
(11:56) Dr. Annette's research on ketogenic patients and Tirzepatide
(21:09) GLP1 non-responders
(38:01) Sardine fasting
(42:25) Food noise and behavioral change
(49:35) Outro
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
 
Links:
 
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
 
Dr. Annette Bosworth:
X: https://x.com/AnnetteBosworth
Website: https://bozmd.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drboz_annettebosworthmd/
 
Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
 
Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/
 
Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/