There’s no shortage of nutrition and health trends online, but most don’t live up to the hype. In this episode, I break down the handful of trends that actually ARE worth paying attention to. The ones consistently supported by research and shown to make a real difference for long-term health, body composition, and performance.If you want clarity on where to put your energy and which “trends” are actually are worth investing into, tune into this episode. <a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/search/?q=fiber'>Fiber Episodes </a><a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/'>Protein Episode</a><a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/energy'>Calculating Protein and Macro Needs Guide </a><a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/'>Weight Training Episode </a><a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-a-simple-effective-exercise-plan/'>Simple Exercise Plan Episode </a><a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/q-and-a-anti-spike-supplement-10000-steps-per-day-nutrition-for-older-adults-and-blood-type-die/'>Step Count Episode </a><a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/top-17-best-selling-supplements-reviewed/'>Supplement Podcast Episode/Guide </a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽 <a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'>Purchase supplements via Legion </a> <a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'>Or Fullscript </a> <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'>Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a> <a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'>Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;There’s no shortage of nutrition and health trends online, but most don’t live up to the hype. In this episode, I break down the handful of trends that actually &lt;em&gt;ARE&lt;/em&gt; worth paying attention to. The ones consistently supported by research and shown to make a real difference for long-term health, body composition, and performance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want clarity on where to put your energy and which “trends” are actually are worth investing into, tune into this episode. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/search/?q=fiber'&gt;Fiber Episodes &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/'&gt;Protein Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/energy'&gt;Calculating Protein and Macro Needs Guide &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/'&gt;Weight Training Episode &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-a-simple-effective-exercise-plan/'&gt;Simple Exercise Plan Episode &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/q-and-a-anti-spike-supplement-10000-steps-per-day-nutrition-for-older-adults-and-blood-type-die/'&gt;Step Count Episode &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/top-17-best-selling-supplements-reviewed/'&gt;Supplement Podcast Episode/Guide &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms"&gt;Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'&gt;Purchase supplements via Legion &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'&gt;Or Fullscript &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'&gt;Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'&gt;Leave a one-time Paypal donation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

There’s no shortage of nutrition and health trends online, but most don’t live up to the hype. In this episode, I break down the handful of trends that actually ARE worth paying attention to. The ones consistently supported by research and shown to make a real difference for long-term health, body composition, and performance. If you want clarity on where to put your energy and which “trends” are actually are worth investing into, tune into this episode.  Fiber Episodes  Protein Epi...

8 Nutrition and Health Trends that ARE Worth the Hype 

Fads come and go each year in the nutrition and health space, and today, we are going to talk about some of the most popular health fads that I would recommend avoiding in 2026. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from peptides to NAD to vibration plates, and we separate the science from the hype to help you avoid wasting time and money on unproven and potentially dangerous trends. Make sure to tune into the podcast to learn more.Research on Topics Discussed in the Episode <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40789979/'>BPC 157</a><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36482504/'>TB500 </a><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33436333/'>Red Light Therapy</a><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29471456/'>Vibration Plates </a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽 <a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'>Purchase supplements via Legion </a> <a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'>Or Fullscript </a> <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'>Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a> <a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'>Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Fads come and go each year in the nutrition and health space, and today, we are going to talk about some of the most popular health fads that I would recommend avoiding in 2026. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from peptides to NAD to vibration plates, and we separate the science from the hype to help you avoid wasting time and money on unproven and potentially dangerous trends. Make sure to tune into the podcast to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Research on Topics Discussed in the Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40789979/'&gt;BPC 157&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36482504/'&gt;TB500 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33436333/'&gt;Red Light Therapy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29471456/'&gt;Vibration Plates &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms"&gt;Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'&gt;Purchase supplements via Legion &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'&gt;Or Fullscript &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'&gt;Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'&gt;Leave a one-time Paypal donation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Fads come and go each year in the nutrition and health space, and today, we are going to talk about some of the most popular health fads that I would recommend avoiding in 2026.  In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from peptides to NAD to vibration plates, and we separate the science from the hype to help you avoid wasting time and money on unproven and potentially dangerous trends. Make sure to tune into the podcast to learn more. Research on Topics Discussed in the Episod...

Top 7 Nutrition and Health Fads to Avoid in 2026

The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain consistency with healthy habits. Between travel, parties, stress, family dynamics, and endless food temptations, it’s easy to feel like your routine goes out the window. But it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Adrian Chavez breaks down simple, science-backed strategies to help you enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, guilty, or overwhelmed. In This Episode, We Cover:<ul><li>How to get out of the all or nothing mindset </li><li>How to build a foundation that you can stick to</li><li>Smart strategies for meals, parties, and travel</li><li>How to balance indulgence with nutrient-dense choices</li><li>Easy movement goals that don’t require a gym</li><li>Why starting NOW — not January — creates real momentum</li></ul>This episode will help you stay consistent, feel good, and actually enjoy the season… without getting off track with your health and fitness.  You can find more information about our Black Friday discounts here. <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blackfriday'>Black Friday Specials. </a><a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/smoothie'>Here is a link to the smoothie guide. </a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽 <a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'>Purchase supplements via Legion </a> <a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'>Or Fullscript </a> <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'>Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a> <a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'>Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain consistency with healthy habits. Between travel, parties, stress, family dynamics, and endless food temptations, it’s easy to feel like your routine goes out the window. But it &lt;em&gt;doesn’t&lt;/em&gt; have to. In this episode, Dr. Adrian Chavez breaks down simple, science-backed strategies to help you enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, guilty, or overwhelmed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode, We Cover:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to get out of the all or nothing mindset &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to build a foundation that you can stick to&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Smart strategies for meals, parties, and travel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to balance indulgence with nutrient-dense choices&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Easy movement goals that don’t require a gym&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why starting NOW — not January — creates real momentum&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode will help you stay consistent, feel good, and actually enjoy the season… without getting off track with your health and fitness. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find more information about our Black Friday discounts here. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blackfriday'&gt;Black Friday Specials. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/smoothie'&gt;Here is a link to the smoothie guide. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms"&gt;Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'&gt;Purchase supplements via Legion &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'&gt;Or Fullscript &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'&gt;Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'&gt;Leave a one-time Paypal donation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain consistency with healthy habits. Between travel, parties, stress, family dynamics, and endless food temptations, it’s easy to feel like your routine goes out the window. But it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Adrian Chavez breaks down simple, science-backed strategies to help you enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, guilty, or overwhelmed.   In This Episode, We Cover: How to get out of the all or...

Holiday Season Tips for Staying on Tracking With Your Health Goals

Today I’m sharing a conversation I recorded for the Endocrine Matters podcast with my friend, Dr. Arti Thangudu. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrition and blood sugar control what actually moves the needle, what doesn’t, and how to cut through the confusion that surrounds this topic online.We also talk through some of the most common misconceptions around blood sugar control, whether low carb or ketogenic diets are best, and more. Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes, are navigating prediabetes, or are concerned about reducing your risk in the future this conversation will give you clear, practical strategies you can start using right away.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it with Dr. Thangudu <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽 <a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'>Purchase supplements via Legion </a> <a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'>Or Fullscript </a> <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'>Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a> <a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'>Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today I’m sharing a conversation I recorded for the &lt;em&gt;Endocrine Matters&lt;/em&gt; podcast with my friend, Dr. Arti Thangudu. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrition and blood sugar control what actually moves the needle, what doesn’t, and how to cut through the confusion that surrounds this topic online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk through some of the most common misconceptions around blood sugar control, whether low carb or ketogenic diets are best, and more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes, are navigating prediabetes, or are concerned about reducing your risk in the future this conversation will give you clear, practical strategies you can start using right away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it with Dr. Thangudu &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms"&gt;Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'&gt;Purchase supplements via Legion &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'&gt;Or Fullscript &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'&gt;Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'&gt;Leave a one-time Paypal donation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today I’m sharing a conversation I recorded for the Endocrine Matters podcast with my friend, Dr. Arti Thangudu. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrition and blood sugar control what actually moves the needle, what doesn’t, and how to cut through the confusion that surrounds this topic online. We also talk through some of the most common misconceptions around blood sugar control, whether low carb or ketogenic diets are best, and more.  Whether you have been diagnosed w...

Nutrition for Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control 

In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician Dr. Arti Thangudu to to a deep dive into what’s really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and what patients can do about it. Dr. Thangudu shares her journey from working in the traditional healthcare system in a high-volume insurance-based clinic to founding her own direct care endocrinology practice that provides patient centered care where she is able to spend time with her patients, build trust and provide better outcomes at a lower cost. In this episode you will learn: <ul><li>Why today’s insurance-driven model leaves both doctors and patients frustrated</li><li>How this system compromises quality care for profit</li><li>Alternatives to the traditional healthcare model, including direct primary care</li><li>How direct primary care cuts out the middlemen and lowers costs</li><li>Real-world examples of how patients can better advocate for themselves</li><li>The hidden incentives driving inflated medical prices and short visits</li><li>Simple ways to find more personalized, transparent care</li></ul>If you’ve ever felt rushed, overbilled, or ignored by the healthcare system, this episode will help you understand why and show you that there’s a better way forward.Episode Links <a href='https://www.sacomplete.com/dr-thangudu'>Dr. Thangudu&apos;s Complete Medicine Practice </a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/drartithangudu/?hl=en'>Dr. Thangudu&apos;s Instagram</a><a href='https://www.heyhealthy.com/podcast'>Endocrine Matters Podcast</a>Books Mentioned on the Podcast<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Never-Pay-First-Bill-Health/dp/B08RQWSJ9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O2XVGR4BIQXB&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t4NhI9wrdRQUn6TMzZ85mGgyiwAQjgAszW6a-MejJjXeOjFD_tbVq6_Dx8b1mm968LxcoKYmIVhzwjD-8bUApOSFcwPQ4OTcMB1R1kkfNuMBEaqrB8KK6bXhmWfUgZlJ8bkMqkFo33oaLPx4Qtf7HIudg4YW_N8tupwk0e0xlqym0oOek0Y7um13AiZwVHkFqTGqAU7HW8nQeKGu-v10twz9Ff9RlDnP_wfHHsnBI7k.waKu3tGoBeCYbngu4dXb0LVLNBE5P8H8NmfEMb7u_5k&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Never+pay+the+first+bill&amp;qid=1762390463&amp;sprefix=never+pay+the+first+bill%2Caps%2C132&amp;sr=8-1'>Never Pay the First Bill</a><a href='https://a.co/d/23m6mpL'>The American Sickness </a><a href='https://a.co/d/j5NBzH3'>The Price We Pay</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽 <a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'>Purchase supplements via Legion </a> <a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'>Or Fullscript </a> <a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'>Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a> <a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'>Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Nutrition Science Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician &lt;b&gt;Dr. Arti Thangudu&lt;/b&gt; to to a deep dive into what’s really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and what patients can do about it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Thangudu shares her journey from working in the traditional healthcare system in a high-volume insurance-based clinic to founding her own &lt;b&gt;direct care endocrinology practice&lt;/b&gt; that provides patient centered care where she is able to spend time with her patients, build trust and provide better outcomes at a lower cost. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode you will learn: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why today’s insurance-driven model leaves both doctors and patients frustrated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How this system compromises quality care for profit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alternatives to the traditional healthcare model, including direct primary care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How &lt;b&gt;direct primary care&lt;/b&gt; cuts out the middlemen and lowers costs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real-world examples of how patients can better advocate for themselves&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden incentives driving inflated medical prices and short visits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple ways to find more personalized, transparent care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt rushed, overbilled, or ignored by the healthcare system, this episode will help you understand why and show you that there’s a better way forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Links &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sacomplete.com/dr-thangudu'&gt;Dr. Thangudu&amp;apos;s Complete Medicine Practice &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drartithangudu/?hl=en'&gt;Dr. Thangudu&amp;apos;s Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.heyhealthy.com/podcast'&gt;Endocrine Matters Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Books Mentioned on the Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Never-Pay-First-Bill-Health/dp/B08RQWSJ9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O2XVGR4BIQXB&amp;amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t4NhI9wrdRQUn6TMzZ85mGgyiwAQjgAszW6a-MejJjXeOjFD_tbVq6_Dx8b1mm968LxcoKYmIVhzwjD-8bUApOSFcwPQ4OTcMB1R1kkfNuMBEaqrB8KK6bXhmWfUgZlJ8bkMqkFo33oaLPx4Qtf7HIudg4YW_N8tupwk0e0xlqym0oOek0Y7um13AiZwVHkFqTGqAU7HW8nQeKGu-v10twz9Ff9RlDnP_wfHHsnBI7k.waKu3tGoBeCYbngu4dXb0LVLNBE5P8H8NmfEMb7u_5k&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=Never+pay+the+first+bill&amp;amp;qid=1762390463&amp;amp;sprefix=never+pay+the+first+bill%2Caps%2C132&amp;amp;sr=8-1'&gt;Never Pay the First Bill&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://a.co/d/23m6mpL'&gt;The American Sickness &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://a.co/d/j5NBzH3'&gt;The Price We Pay&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms"&gt;Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&amp;amp;utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&amp;amp;utm_campaign=bc&amp;amp;el=bc_adrianc_9oygw%20%20'&gt;Purchase supplements via Legion &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez'&gt;Or Fullscript &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint'&gt;Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez'&gt;Leave a one-time Paypal donation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician Dr. Arti Thangudu to to a deep dive into what’s really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and what patients can do about it.  Dr. Thangudu shares her journey from working in the traditional healthcare system in a high-volume insurance-based clinic to founding her own direct care endocrinology practice that provides patient centered care where she is able to spen...

Why The US Healthcare System Is Failing Patients and What You Can Do About It with Dr. Arti Thangudu

If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.

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