Doug Reynolds is the founder and guiding force behind Low Carb USA, a leading global organization championing evidence-based low-carb and ketogenic nutrition. A former engineer turned health advocate, Doug launched Low Carb USA after his own dramatic health transformation, channeling his passion into creating world-class conferences, practitioner training, and a thriving community dedicated to metabolic health. Today, he's recognized as a pivotal connector in the low-carb movement—bringing researchers, clinicians, and everyday people together to rethink chronic disease and reclaim their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:02) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, Florida (03:44) Doug's personal health story and why he founded Low Carb USA (08:40) The SMHP and the history of Low Carb USA conferences (19:38) Why cardiovascular health is the main focus of the Boca Raton Symposium in 2026 (21:48) The exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers for the upcoming Boca Symposium (30:25) Low Carb Denver and other SMHP/Low Carb USA conferences (36:28) Why you should care about metabolic health and come to the upcoming Symposium (links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Doug Reynolds: Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2026/#about Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org X: https://x.com/DougieReynolds Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/