Metabolic health
Insulin resistance, glucose patterns, hunger, and the physiology behind metabolic disease.
Evidence-informed conversations
Low Carb MD Podcast
Metabolic health conversations with clinicians, researchers, and people changing their health—grounded in real questions about nutrition, weight, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and sustainable care.
Hosted by Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO, and Dr. Brian Lenzkes, MD
New episodes weekly
Why listen
Clinical perspective without the lecture
Low Carb MD explores the questions people bring to the exam room—and the evidence, experience, and tradeoffs behind the answers. The goal is not a single prescription for everyone, but clearer thinking about metabolic health and the many paths people use to improve it.
Episodes bring together physicians, scientists, authors, and people with lived experience for candid, practical conversations.
Real-world care
How clinicians and patients navigate change, uncertainty, medications, and sustainable habits.
Evidence and debate
Research, clinical experience, disagreement, and the limits of what is currently known.
Nutrition that fits life
Low-carb and therapeutic nutrition discussed in the context of preferences, goals, and daily life.
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Open the complete episode libraryThe hosts
Two physicians. One candid conversation.
Dr. Tro and Dr. Brian connect clinical practice with the questions listeners are already asking about food, health, and medicine.
Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO
Medical director of Toward Health and a physician focused on obesity medicine, metabolic health, therapeutic nutrition, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Brian Lenzkes, MD
An internal medicine physician who brings decades of clinical experience and a practical perspective on metabolic health and lifestyle change.
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Explore the evidence behind the conversation
Continue with physician-reviewed articles, videos, and practical guides from the Toward Health Learning Hub.
Quick answers
About Low Carb MD
What is the Low Carb MD Podcast about?
Low Carb MD is a weekly medicine podcast about metabolic health, weight loss, therapeutic nutrition, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk, behavior change, and patient-centered care. Topics vary by guest and episode.
Who hosts the podcast?
The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO, and Dr. Brian Lenzkes, MD. They interview clinicians, researchers, authors, and people with relevant lived experience.
Where can I listen?
You can listen using the embedded Spotify player on this page or open the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. New episodes are published weekly.
Does the podcast provide medical advice?
No. Episodes are educational and are not a substitute for care from a qualified clinician who understands your medical history and circumstances.
More practical health guidance
Browse the Toward Health Learning Hub for clinician-reviewed articles, videos, and podcast conversations.
Low Carb MD is provided for education and general information only. It does not establish a clinician-patient relationship or replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.