The Need for Systemic Change in Healthcare with Dr. Tro

In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down with Dr. Tro as they challenge conventional wisdom on weight loss, healthcare, and cholesterol. Dr. Tro shares his personal journey of overcoming obesity to critiquing the healthcare system. The episode delves into the inefficacies of calorie counting, the science behind low-carb diets, and the role of cholesterol in our bodies. Dr. Tro also discusses the importance of patient empowerment and the need for systemic change in healthcare.
Show Notes:
00:00 - Introduction: Dr. Mike Hart welcomes you to the Hart2Heart Podcast and introduces guest Dr. Tro.
01:00 - Discover The Low Carb MD Podcast featuring Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Brian Lenskes, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, and Megan Ramos.
01:30 - Question: How did Dr. Tro discover the low-carb lifestyle?
02:20 - Dr. Tro's childhood experience and its impact on his passion for healthcare.
09:00 - Question: What misconceptions about nutrition did Dr. Tro discover in mainstream media?
12:35 - The efficacy of calorie counting discussed by Dr. Tro.
16:53 - Question: Does excessive calorie intake lead to weight gain? Delving into thermodynamics.
20:15 - Exploring the thermic effect of food, especially protein.
23:38 - Question: What role do hormones play in dieting?
26:00 - Benefits of a low-carb diet, including its effects on PCOS.
28:25 - Question: Is dietary fiber necessary?
30:30 - Question: What are the recommendations for psyllium husk?
37:18 - Question: How do you analyze lipid panels, and what's the focus on LDL?
38:55 - Dr. Tro's insights into LDL, focusing on three key points.
44:50 - Discussion on statins and their impact on LDL levels.
48:20 - Question: What's Dr. Tro's opinion on statins, and does he prescribe them?
55:40 - Exploring Metformin and its relationship with longevity.
1:02:00 - Dr. Tro's inspirational message about changing the healthcare system.
1:08:45 - Connect with Dr. Tro on his website, Twitter (@DoctorTro), and Instagram (@doctortro).
Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community.
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Love Dr Tro!

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What an interesting and important conversation this is. As a lay person on low carb, sometimes carnivore for the last 5 years or so, I lost weight and felt energised. Lots of fat, salt etc. I’m still learning what’s best for me, and the science is evolving rapidly. So it’s very generous of you both to offer this discussion for free. Food for thought, which I will process over the coming days. Thanks a lot!