387. A Doctor Admits: "I Taught Lies in Medical School" - Dr. Robert Lufkin

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Dr. Robert and I discuss why metabolic dysfunction may be the root cause behind many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even mental illness. We dive into how modern medicine often treats symptoms instead of root causes, why lifestyle and metabolic therapies can reverse disease progression, and how low-carb and ketogenic diets may improve long-term health outcomes. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician, radiologist, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. After developing multiple chronic diseases himself, he began researching metabolic health, longevity, and lifestyle medicine, eventually reversing his own conditions through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Lufkin now advocates for metabolic therapies and root-cause approaches to chronic disease prevention and reversal.We discuss the following: Dr. Lufkin’s backgroundWhy he questioned modern medicineNutrition myths in medical trainingPharma influence in medical educationBiggest lie taught in medicineObesity misconceptions explainedBlood pressure and metabolic health What is metabolic dysfunctionAlzheimer’s and metabolic healthWhy Alzheimer’s is type 3 diabetesCholesterol fear and statinsCoronary calcium scan explained_____EPISODE RESOURCESDr. Robert Lufkin WebsiteLies I Taught in Medical School BookComplete Wellness PanelDr. Robert Lufkin Youtube and Weekly Video PodcastDr. Robert Lufkin’s Instagram_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫 Tips and Weekly UpdatesJUDY CHO RESOURCES⛑️Work with Us🎙️ Podcast📕 Inflammation Fix Book📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources _____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try GI-Resolve, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/