Episode 303: Dr. Robert Cywes

Dr. Rob Cywes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, widely recognized for his pioneering work in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health. Known to many as "The Carb Addiction Doc," Dr. Cywes helps patients understand the powerful role of carbohydrate addiction, insulin resistance, and emotional health in chronic disease. Through his evidence-based, psychology-first approach, he empowers individuals to address the root causes of obesity rather than simply treating its symptoms. A sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician, Dr. Cywes is passionate about helping people achieve lasting health through therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, behavior change, and compassionate care.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about…

 

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:50) The ONLY way to know for sure whether or not you have heart disease
• (08:40) Dietary fat, LDL, and heart disease
• (11:27) GLP-1 meds and cardiovascular risk reduction
• (14:46) Energy utilization and metabolic health
• (22:23) Cancer, genetics, and dietary interventions
• (36:07) Stress, diet, and health
• (42:22) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

Links:

 

Dr. Rob Cywes

• Website: https://obesityunderstood.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbaddictiondoc/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbaddictiondoc/

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

 

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com