Peak Performance Life Podcast EPI 228: Andrew Koutnik, PhD - Why Improving Your Metabolic Health With Evidence Based Solutions Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. Plus How To Manage & Avoid Getting Both Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Dr. Andrew Koutnik's background & obesity struggles
(5:00) Lifestyle's surprising role in autoimmune disease risk
(7:47) The rise of metabolic dysfunction in kids and adults
(13:17) Key health markers to watch
(18:55) Can a ketogenic diet reverse metabolic dysfunction?
(30:04) 10-year ketogenic case study results
(42:30) Advice for the "average" person looking to feel better
(51:10) How to reduce carbs without giving up your favorite foods
(57:50) Why short-term cravings can cost your long-term health
(1:01:10) Why current diabetes guidelines may not reflect the latest science
(1:08:36) Final thoughts and where to find Dr. Koutnik's resources
(1:09:21) Outro
Who is Dr. Andrew Koutnik?
Dr. Andrew Koutnik, PhD, is a biomedical researcher with expertise in metabolism, nutrition, and disease. He earned his PhD at Florida State University in Biomedical Sciences, studying how metabolism-based therapies like the ketogenic diet impact health and performance. He has worked with leading institutions, including NASA, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Department of Defense, translating cutting-edge research into practical tools for improving metabolic health, managing chronic disease, and optimizing physical and cognitive performance.
As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Dr. Koutnik combines deep scientific knowledge with personal experience. He has published extensively on topics such as metabolic therapy, insulin resistance, and the ketogenic diet's role in chronic disease. He is also an advocate for evidence-based lifestyle interventions and works directly with elite athletes, military professionals, and everyday individuals to help them thrive through science-backed nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
Connect with Dr. Koutnik: Website: http://andrewkoutnik.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@AKoutnik
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