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…
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(00:00) Intro
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(01:02) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, Florida
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(03:44) Doug’s personal health story and why he founded Low Carb USA
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(08:40) The SMHP and the history of Low Carb USA conferences
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(19:38) Why cardiovascular health is the main focus of the Boca Raton Symposium in 2026
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(21:48) The exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers for the upcoming Boca Symposium
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(30:25) Low Carb Denver and other SMHP/Low Carb USA conferences
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(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!
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Doug Reynolds:
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Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2026/#about
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Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org
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Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
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Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Tro Kalayjian:
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Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
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