

636: Metabolic Health Scientist: How to Eat to Lose Weight & Reverse Insulin Resistance | Dr. Andrew Koutnik
4 snips Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Andrew Koutnik, an award-winning scientist dedicated to translating health research into practical solutions, dives into metabolic health. He discusses the urgency of early diagnosis for metabolic dysfunction, particularly type 2 diabetes. Koutnik emphasizes personalized, low-carbohydrate diets and their critical role in insulin control. He also highlights the synergy of Vitamins D3 and K2, shares insights from his life with type 1 diabetes, and underscores the importance of muscle mass for longevity and metabolic efficiency.
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Koutnik's Obesity Experience
- Andrew Koutnik recalls being obese as an adolescent and searching for solutions.
- He remembers looking at fat loss pills and wanting a solution to his weight struggles.
Diabetes Progression
- Type 2 diabetes develops over many years, not overnight.
- Even with treatment, achieving the same metabolic health as someone without prior damage can be difficult.
Act Now
- Take action now to improve metabolic health; don't wait.
- Every day of improved metabolic health is a day earned, not lost.