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    Medgeeks with Andrew Reid

    Better health, with better science. Medgeeks teaches the mechanisms underlying chronic disease and the upstream drivers of health, translating the primary literature for clinicians and the curious.

    Subscribe for new podcasts covering nutrition, movement, sleep, mind-body health, metabolic medicine, and the systems approach to health optimization.

    Andrew Reid is the founder of Medgeeks, which has trained over 10,000 clinicians since 2013. This podcast is where his clinical work, primary literature deep dives, and self-experimentation become accessible to a broader audience.

    Andrew’s training:
    – Physician Assistant Program, University of California, Davis
    – MS in Physician Assistant Studies, AT Still University
    – MS in Personalized Nutrition, University of Connecticut
    – Graduate Certificate in Precision Nutrition, University of Connecticut
    – Didactics in Dietetics, California State University, Los Angeles

    Learn more about our resources at medgeeks.co

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    ProLon vs. Sardine Fast: Why I Was Wrong Jun 05, 2026
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    I tested ProLon, the fasting-mimicking diet, against a 5-day sardine fast, ran my own bloodwork, and got the opposite result I expected. ProLon is the best-known version of the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD), a 5-day, low-calorie, plant-based protocol developed from Dr. Valter Longo's research at USC. The sardine fast is the cheap, unbranded version people keep hyping online.

    Free course (resilient health): https://medgeeks.co/get-started/metabolic-health/

    I ran both on myself about a month apart, kept calories low on each, and tracked the same markers throughout: IGF-1, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, glucose, ketones, and glucose ketone index.

    I was sure the premium protocol would win. I had spent years studying these pathways and expected the plant-based, low-protein design to be the real driver. A few cans of fish gave me the opposite answer. What you'll see in this podcast:

    • The exact lab data that flipped my prediction
    • IGF-1 side by side: the FMD dropped mine 55 points, the sardine fast dropped it 88
    • How the sardine fast drove me into a deeper ketotic state than the $200 kit
    • Where my fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, glucose, ketones, and GKI landed on each protocol
    • A clearer way to understand mTOR and autophagy
    • Why autophagy is not the on-off switch the internet claims
    • Why a little of the right protein may help protect lean muscle during a deficit
    • What this means for clinicians who want metabolic interventions patients can actually afford

    About: I'm Andrew Reid. I founded Medgeeks in 2013, and for the last five years, I've been rebuilding how I think about chronic disease from the cell up. My goal is to treat nutrition as a real therapeutic intervention, held to the same standard of rigor we expect from pharmaceuticals.

    Subscribe for nutrition held to a higher standard, with real data and honest answers even when they're inconvenient.

    Disclaimer: This is an N of 1 experiment on my own physiology, shared for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. A protocol like this is not right for everyone, especially if you are lean, managing a chronic condition, or taking medication. Talk with your healthcare provider before attempting any form of fasting or significant dietary change.


    My Daughter Saw 9 Specialists. They All Missed It. May 29, 2026
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    When my daughter was six months old, her platelet count dropped to 2,000. Over the next two years she was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disease (MELAS), lupus, and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and was seen by nine different specialists. Not one of them connected those findings to each other.

    Free course (resilient health): https://medgeeks.co/get-started/metabolic-health/

    This is the story of what almost losing her taught me about chronic disease, why our current model of medicine keeps failing complex and chronically ill clients, and why I am back on the podcast after almost a decade away.

    I am Andrew Reid, founder of Medgeeks. I trained as a Physician Assistant, spent five years in primary care, and have spent over a decade since educating clinicians. None of it prepared me for my own daughter. To help her, I had to go back and learn the biology underneath chronic disease: mitochondrial medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, metabolomics, and clinical nutrition. What I found changed how I think about every client I see.

    Going forward, this show is about that biology and the clinical reasoning that follows from it. Mitochondrial function, the cell danger response, metabolic health, autoimmune disease, insulin resistance, and the systems-based, root-cause approach to chronic disease that conventional training leaves out. We also get into the other side of that same continuum: building muscle, exercise as medicine, sleep, nutrition, and the levers that move someone toward genuinely optimal health.

    The goal is simple: better health, with better science.

    Whether you are a clinician reasoning through complex clients, someone facing chronic illness in your own life or your family's, or you are already healthy and want to understand how to optimize and protect that health for the long run, this is the work I want to do in front of you.

    If this resonated, the best thing you can do is follow the show wherever you listen and leave a review. It genuinely helps more clinicians and more families find this work. Thank you for being here.


    Halloween Scaries Oct 21, 2024
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    In this episode, we will dive into the chilling world of historical medical treatments. From Belladonna eye drops used to dilate pupils to mercury being used to remove reckles or skin blemishes. These treatments, while now unimaginable, were once believed to be benificial.

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal for some spine-chilling journey through the past of medicine.


    Hemophilia Part 2 Oct 14, 2024
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    In the next podcast episode, we will continue our talk on hemophilia. Specifically the treatment of hemophilia. We'll discuss the different types of therapy available, from traditional factor replacement to emerging gene-techniques.

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he helps us manage hemophilia patients.


    Hemophilia Part 1 Oct 07, 2024
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    Have you ever wondered about the history hemophilia? In this episode, we will dive into the world of hemophilia, a hereditary bleeding disorder that affects millions worldwide. We'll explore the basics of this condition, including genetic causes and how it impacts individuals.

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal for another genetic blood disorder.


    Hereditary Elliptocytosis Sep 30, 2024
    Show notes

    Hereditary elliptocytosis, a blood disorder marked by abnormally shaped red blood cells, can significantly impact quality of life. In this episode, we delve into the world of elliptocytosis, exploring its causes, symptoms, and the challenges faced by those living with this condition.

    Common symptoms include fatigue, anemia, jaundice, and abdominal or splenic pain. Diagnosis typically involves a blood test examining red blood cell shape and size. Treatment may include medications, blood transfusions, and potentially splenectomy.

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as we discuss this rare, genetic blood conditon.


    Gilbert's Syndrome Sep 23, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode, we delve into the world of Gilbert's Syndrome, a common genetic condition affecting the liver's bilirubin processing.

    We'll discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and dispels common misconceptions. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal and discover how to navigate the challenges of Gilbert's Syndrome.


    It's All in the Blood - G6PD Sep 16, 2024
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    In this next episode, it might leave you feeling red in the face. We will dive into the world of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. A condition that can lead to hemolytic anemia, a condition where the red blood cells break down prematurely.

    We'll discuss the genetic condition and its causes, the signs and symptoms your patient might present with, the diagnosis and treatments such as avoiding triggers, regular blood tests and possibly blood transfusions.

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal on this often overlooked condition.

    September 16, 2024


    It's All in the Blood - Hereditary Spherocytosis Sep 09, 2024
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    In our upcoming hematology series, we'll delve into the fascinating world of genetic blood disorders. Our first episode will focus on Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS), a condition characterized by the production of abnormally shaped red blood cells resembling spheres instead of the usual disc-like shape.

    We'll explore the underlying genetic mutation that causes HS and how it impacts the structure and function of red blood cells. Next, we'll discuss the common symptoms associated with HS, such as anemia, fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal pain. We'll also delve into the diagnostic process, including blood tests and genetic analysis.

    Finally, we'll discuss the available treatment options for HS, which may include blood transfusions, medications, and in some cases, splenectomy.

    Join Dr. Niket as we explore this rare genetic blood disorder and learn more about its impact on individuals and families.

    September 9, 2024


    Your Food Questions Answered Sep 02, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode, we will answer some food/drink questions that many of your patients might as you. Is my avocados turning brown a good or bad thing? Is it safe to drink unpasteurized milk? Does diet sodas cause you to gain weight?

    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he answers some of the burning questions about some popluar food/drinks.

    September 2, 2024

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