Episode 334: Dr. Robert Lufkin

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Robert Lufkin discusses his journey to low-carb diets for chronic disease, debunking medical school myths. Topics include the impact of processed-junk food on mental health, unhealthy seed oils, stress management, mindset's role in well-being, mTOR molecule for longevity, and recovering from processed food addiction.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Navigating Skepticism and Success with Low-Carb Diets

05:27 • 11min

Exploring Transformative Health Interventions and Dietary Choices

16:01 • 2min

Managing Stress and Longevity Through Lifestyle Choices

17:51 • 21min

Insights on Artificial Sweeteners, Muscle Mass, and Microplastics in Health

38:40 • 3min

Exploring the Emotional and Addiction Factors in Dietary Choices and Health Risks

41:19 • 2min

Exploring Longevity Interventions with Metformin and Carbos

43:15 • 4min

Innovative Healthcare Initiatives and Critical Thinking in Medical Education

46:52 • 12min

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in six languages. Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine. His latest book “Lies I Taught In Medical School” has just been released.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Robert talk about how Dr. Robert discovered low-carb and began championing the diet as an intervention to treat chronic disease, Dr. Robert’s new book, “Lies I Taught In Medical School,” why drugs are not sufficient by themselves to properly treat metabolic disease, how processed-junk food negatively impacts our mental health, why seed oils are so unhealthy, how to deal with and walk through stress in a healthy way, why mindset and the spiritual aspect of life is a factor in physical well being, the mTOR molecule and how it relates to longevity, how muscle mass is connected to longevity, processed food addiction and how to begin the journey of recovery, and Dr. Robert’s current longevity/metabolic health related projects.

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