The 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health, held in Boca Raton, Florida, brought together some of the most innovative voices in the field of metabolic health. Toward Health proudly participated, contributing to the conference with insightful presentations, research posters, and impactful main stage talks that inspired meaningful conversations and highlighted practical strategies for improving metabolic health.
Dr. Laura Buchanan presented a poster for an employee wellness cohort on the impact of a metabolic lifestyle intervention program on food addiction and binge eating symptoms. His research highlighted that nearly 70 million U.S. adults are affected by food addiction, which poses a significant barrier to sustained behavioral change. Using the validated Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), the study demonstrated that patients following a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) experienced both short- and long-term improvements in food addiction and binge eating symptoms.
“Our findings emphasize the potential of low-carbohydrate dietary strategies as a powerful intervention for addressing food addiction and promoting sustainable health improvements,” said Dr. Buchanan.
Impact of a metabolic lifestyle intervention program on food addiction and binge eating symptoms
Dr. Tro Kalayjian also presented a poster on lipid changes with the use of ezetimibe in patients on a ketogenic diet. Her study explored how ezetimibe, a cholesterol-lowering medication, significantly reduced LDL-C and total cholesterol levels in patients adhering to a ketogenic diet. This offers an alternative for patients who experience adverse effects from statins.
“Our findings highlight ezetimibe as a promising option for patients who cannot tolerate statins, showing results that exceed those reported in large-scale clinical trials,” Dr. Kalayjian explained.
Lipid changes with the use of ezetimibe in patients on a ketogenic diet
Dr. Tro Kalayjian and Dr. Laura Buchanan also took the main stage, where they delivered a compelling presentation on Type 1 Diabetes: Exploring key strategies for managing this complex condition within the framework of metabolic health. Their talk provided practical insights into managing Type 1 Diabetes using a metabolic health approach.
In addition, they offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Toward Health creates consensus-driven care strategies for patients and providers, highlighting the organization’s commitment to collaborative, evidence-based care.
The Toward Health team also hosted a well-attended session titled “Building a Metabolic Health Journey”. This interactive presentation was designed for individuals embarking on their metabolic health journey, as well as providers, coaches, dietitians, and trainers eager to learn about Toward Health’s patient-centered approaches. The session covered:
- Practical tools and lectures to jumpstart change.
- The Toward Health app for enhanced support.
- Partnership opportunities for those looking to collaborate with the Toward Health team.
The presentation provided actionable insights and resources, sparking engagement from attendees interested in adopting or supporting metabolic health interventions.
Below, you can view the posters presented by Dr. Kalayjian and Dr. Buchanan:
Toward Health also showcased two additional posters from previous years, further highlighting our continued contributions to advancing metabolic health.
We extend our gratitude to The SMHP™ and Low Carb USA for organizing the 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health and facilitating such a valuable event. Toward Health remains committed to advancing the understanding and application of effective metabolic health interventions and looks forward to future opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
If you’re interested in learning more about how our nationwide concierge telemedicine clinic can support individuals, organizations, and healthcare providers, get in touch with us today to find out how we can help improve metabolic health outcomes and foster lasting change.
