EPI 170: Lies I Taught In Medical School with Dr. Robert Lufkin

October 25, 2024 1 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:51) Dr. Lufkin’s background and personal health journey

(04:29) Conventional medicine’s symptomatic approach

(8:22) Impact of lifestyle changes on mental and physical health

(18:28) Importance of lowering carbohydrate intake

(27:24) Dr. Lufkin’s dietary changes and intermittent fasting

(32:38) Issues with farming incentives and food quality

(40:14) Summary of Lies I Taught in Medical School and where to find it

(44:13) Importance of reading the labels

(46:21) Where to find Dr. Lufkin

(47:08) Outro



Who is Dr. Robert Lufkin?

Robert is a physician, medical school professor at UCLA and USC, and a New York Times bestselling author focusing on health, longevity, and consciousness. He aims to reverse chronic disease and transform lives through evidence-based lifestyle modifications. His book 'Lies I Taught In Medical School' reframes metabolic health and longevity concepts. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and 14 books, hosts a popular podcast, and has over 400,000 social media followers. Robert studied computer science at Brown University and completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He holds positions as Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at USC Keck School of Medicine and Chief of Metabolic Imaging at a large medical network in southern California.

 

Connect with Dr. Lufkin:

Website: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/robertlufkinmd

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertlufkinmd

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertLufkinMD

 

Grab a copy: ​​https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/


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