Low Carb Down Under

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  Prof. Grant Schofield - 'Low carb and beyond How diet affects our health: The plausible mechanisms' 05.10.2026 50мин

  Prof. Grant Schofield is the Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology, director of the University’s Human Potential Centre, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Education in New Zealand, co-author of four best-selling books and Chief Science Officer for PREKURE.Grant’s career has focused on preventing the diseases of modern times, and seeing what it takes to help people live a long, healthy and happy life. He lives and breathes the motto “be the best you can be”, and sees this as a game-changer for the health system – capable of transforming the current health (sickness) model, to one in which we aspire to be well. He is redefining public health as the science of human potential; the study of what it takes to have a great life.Prof. Schofield is well known for thinking outside the box and challenging conventional wisdom in nutrition and weight loss, as well as physical activity and exercise.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Prof. Zoltán Sarnyai - 'Ketogenic Therapy in Psychiatry' 05.10.2026 38мин

  Prof Zoltán Sarnyai is a medically-trained PhD neuroscientist with an active research program in the neurobiological mechanisms of stress and psychiatric disorders, including drug addiction, schizophrenia and depression. He is currently a Professor at James Cook University.Prof. Sarnyai was previously University Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Pembroke College, where he was Director of Studies for Medicine. He trained at McLean Hospital at Harvard Medical School and at The Rockefeller University, supported by the DuPont-Warren Award and a NARSAD Young Investigator Award, respectively.His group described the role of stress neuropeptides oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing factor in addiction, for which he was awarded the Richter Prize by the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology and the efficacy of ketogenic diet in preclinical models of schizophrenia.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Paul Smith - 'Diabetes, Technology and Children' 05.10.2026 45мин

  Paul Smith is an Accountant, Auditor and the parent of a child with Type-1 Diabetes. In this video he discusses the latest technology used to manage Type-1 Diabetes combined with the benefits of restricting carbohydrates and ignoring the standard medical advice given to newly diagnosed Diabetics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. David Unwin - 'What predicts drug-free type 2 diabetes remission?' 05.10.2026 22мин

  Dr. David Unwin is GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom. After over 25 years of attempting to treat diabetes by conventional methods, Dr. Unwin was introduced to low carb nutrition through one of his patients and the website www.diabetes.co.ukFrom this revelation, Dr. Unwin now ignores official advice and treats his patients with a low-carbohydrate diet. Since adopting the approach, his practice now spends £68,000 less each year on drugs for diabetes than is average for his area.Dr. Unwin is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes, as well as a Clinical Expert in diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ and in 2016 he won the National NHS 'Innovator of the Year Award' for his work in treating diabetes with a low carbohydrate approach.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Overfed Yet Undernourished: Real food solutions to Australia's epidemic of dietary ill-health 05.10.2026 5мин

  Type-2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, dementia, cancer... the incidences of these and more diseases have been soaring in recent decades. Why? Because our diet is chock-full of sugars, refined carbohydrates, seed oils and ultraprocessed foods. Australian of the Year 2020 Dr James Muecke AM poses real food solutions to our epidemic of dietary ill-health, in a short video narrated by acclaimed actress Heather Mitchell AM.#justeatrealfood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Karen Dwyer - 'SGLT2 Inhibitors - Optimising Their Use' 05.10.2026 39мин

  Dr. Karen Dwyer graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1994 and completed physician training in Nephrology in 2001. She completed her PhD in 2004 through the University of Melbourne and then spent two years in Boston, USA.As a nephrologist and transplant physician, Dr. Dwyer has a keen interest in metabolic health. In 2020 she became a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and is undertaking training through the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. Karen is passionate about improving the health and well-being of the community taking a holistic and integrated approach with an emphasis on lifestyle management.Until recently, Dr. Dwyer was Clinical Director at Kidney Health Australia and Professor of Medicine at Deakin University. Karen has published over 100 peer review articles with her research interest being adnosine signalling in kidney transplantation. In 2021 she was presented the inaugural Burnstock Lecture for her contribution to the field.The highlight of Karen's clinical career was as the lead physician for Australia's first hand transplant in 2011 which was recognised with Quality Award by St. Vincent's Health Australia. Karen has served on the council and executive of the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand and is currently the Oceania representative on council for the International Transplant Society. In 2018 Karen was awarded the Leader in Transplantation Award for gender equity advocacy.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Kieron Rooney - 'Low Carbohydrate Research in Australia' 05.10.2026 35мин

  Dr. Kieron Rooney, BSc (Hons); (RNutr.); PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney.He completed his PhD in Biochemistry in 2004 and for the past 10 years has investigated both human and small animal studies investigating the role of diet and physical activity on parameters of fuel storage and utilisation as they pertain to dysregulated metabolic states such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Prof. Nasim Salehi - 'A Literature Review of Fasting and Low Carb Diets' 05.10.2026 38мин

  Prof. Nasim Salehi is a Professor of Healthcare Innovations at Bond University (Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine). With two decades of academic and industry experience, Nasim is a recognised leader in the interconnected domains of health promotion, healthcare management and leadership. She is a strong advocate for integrated, holistic, and compassionate health services across health, social, and community care settings. Her impactful research has significantly influenced policies and practices at various levels, including contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO).Prof. Salehi's mission focuses on two key areas: empowering transformative leaders to drive positive changes in personal lives, communities, and society at large, while championing proactive, sustainable, and functional healthcare strategies that emphasise preventive care and empower individuals to take control of their health. By fostering leadership and advocating for health empowerment, her aim is to to create a significant impact on both individual well-being and broader healthcare systems.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Liz Fraser - 'Truth, Trust and Evidence' 05.10.2026 39мин

  Dr. Liz Fraser completed her medical training in Canberra in 2003. Since then she has worked as a GP with a particular focus on nutritional medicine and helping patients with complex health problems.Dr. Fraser is the cofounder of Low Carb Canberra. Her passion apart from gardening, reading and interpreting scientific articles is educating other doctors on the benefits of recommending low carb to their patients.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Stephen Phinney - 'The Case For Nutritional Ketosis' 05.10.2026 50мин

  Dr. Phinney is a physician-scientist who has spent 35 years studying diet, exercise, fatty acids, and inflammation. He has published over 70 papers and several patents. He received his MD from Stanford University, his PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, and post-doctoral training at the University of Vermont and Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A/Prof. Ken Sikaris - 'Cholesterol - When to Worry' 05.10.2026 27мин

  A graduate of the University of Melbourne, Dr Sikaris trained at the Royal Melbourne, Queen Victoria, and Prince Henry's Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals. He obtained fellowships from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists in 1992 and 1997 respectively.Dr Sikaris was Director of Chemical Pathology at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne between 1993 and 1996. A NATA-accredited laboratory assessor, Dr Sikaris specialises in Prostate Specific Antigen, cholesterol and quality assurance and is currently chair of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry Committee on Analytical Quality. His expertise is highly sought and he has presented extensively at national and international symposiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Kieron Rooney - 'Sugar and Cancer - Bench to Bedside' 05.10.2026 26мин

  Dr. Kieron Rooney, BSc (Hons); (RNutr.); PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney.He completed his PhD in Biochemistry in 2004 and for the past 10 years has investigated both human and small animal studies investigating the role of diet and physical activity on parameters of fuel storage and utilisation as they pertain to dysregulated metabolic states such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Jeffry Gerber - 'Framingham and the Muddy Waters' 05.10.2026 41мин

  Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber is a board certified family physician and owner of South Suburban Family Medicine in Littleton, Colorado, where he is known as “Denver’s Diet Doctor”. He was also the co-convenor of 'Low Carb Vail 2016'.Dr. Gerber has been providing personalised healthcare to his local community since 1993 and continues that tradition with an emphasis on longevity, wellness and prevention.Nutrition and its effects on health are areas of interest for Dr. Gerber and he has been focusing on prevention and treatment programs using low-carb high fat (LCHF), Ancestral, Paleo and Primal diets to treat and prevent chronic conditions.Dr. Gerber maintains a database of patients, looking at weight loss and improved cardio-metabolic markers, demonstrating the benefits of these types of diets. He speaks frequently about these important issues to patients, the community and other health care professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Claire McDonnell Liu - 'ADHD, Autism and Metabolic Health' 05.10.2026 40мин

  Claire McDonnell Liu is an independent nutritionist with over 10 years of expertise as a metabolic health specialist. She originally qualified in the UK, supporting patients with low-carb nutrition therapy within the NHS, and delivering school food improvement and education programs across the UK, before relocating to Australia. Claire has a particular interest in metabolic nutritional support for adults and children with neurodivergent conditions, including ADHD and ASD, delivering school programs and individual consultations.Claire has affiliations with non-profit and charitable metabolic health organisations, as a health researcher, writer, and project manager, including with the Australasian Metabolic Health Society, the Nutrition Coalition, Public Health Collaboration, Matthew’s Friends, and Low Carb Down Under.You can follow Claire’s Low Carb Down Under blog contributions here; https://lowcarbdownunder.com.au/category/news/Her regular metabolic health podcast here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq3-b1Ya_LEfZg97jZqI9yQ and her nutrition work here; https://leafie.org/Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Paul Mason - 'Trust Issues: How Bad Science Sells Drugs' 05.10.2026 42мин

  Dr Paul Mason obtained his medical degree with honours from the University of Sydney, and also holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Occupational Health. He is a Specialist Sports Medicine and Exercise Physician.Dr Mason developed an interest in low carbohydrate diets in 2011. Since then he has spent hundreds of hours reading and analysing the scientific literature. For a number of years Dr. Mason has been applying this knowledge in treating metabolic and arthritis patients who have achieved dramatic and sustained weight loss and reductions in joint pain.Dr. Mason is also the Chief Medical Officer of Defeat Diabetes, Australia's first evidence-based and doctor-led program that focuses on the wide range of health benefits of a low carb lifestyle, particularly for those wanting to send into remission pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic illnesses. Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Peter Brukner - 'LCHF: Health, Performance and Politics' 05.10.2026 49мин

  Peter Brukner OAM, MBBS, FACSP, FACSM, FASMF, FFSEM is a specialist sports and exercise physician and the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne. Peter is a world renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher. He has recently been Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club and is currently Team Doctor for the Australian cricket team.Peter is Associate Professor in Sports Medicine at the Center for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. He has served two terms as President of the Australian College of Sports Physicians during which time he was instrumental in the establishment of a specialist level training program in Australia for sports medicine physicians. Peter was the first Australian to be elected to the Board of the American College of Sports Medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Marty Kendall - 'Managing Insulin to Optimise Nutrition' 05.10.2026 21мин

  Marty Kendall is an engineer and the husband of a Type-1 Diabetic. He runs the blog https://optimisingnutrition.wordpress.comIn this video Marty discusses how the recent food insulin index data can be used to manage the insulin load of our diet in order to normalise blood glucose levels.For a more detailed analysis of his presentation view the article https://optimisingnutrition.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/most-ketogenic-diet-foods/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Despina Kolivas - 'Defeat Diabetes Research Study: Preliminary Results' 05.10.2026 31мин

  Despina Kolivas is a Ph.D. student in the School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne. Her research examines the impact of a digital application (Defeat Diabetes) that provides education and support to implement a low carbohydrate diet, in people with type 2 diabetes.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Paul Mason - 'Fixing Medicine' 05.10.2026 33мин

  Dr Paul Mason obtained his medical degree with honours from the University of Sydney, and also holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Occupational Health. He is a Specialist Sports Medicine and Exercise Physician.Dr Mason developed an interest in low carbohydrate diets in 2011. Since then he has spent hundreds of hours reading and analysing the scientific literature. For a number of years Dr. Mason has been applying this knowledge in treating metabolic and arthritis patients who have achieved dramatic and sustained weight loss and reductions in joint pain.Dr. Mason is also the Chief Medical Officer of Defeat Diabetes, Australia's first evidence-based and doctor-led program that focuses on the wide range of health benefits of a low carb lifestyle, particularly for those wanting to send into remission pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic illnesses. Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr. Peter Brukner - 'The SugarByHalf Campaign' 05.10.2026 55мин

  Peter Brukner OAM, MBBS, FACSP, FACSM, FASMF, FFSEM is a specialist sports and exercise physician and the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne. Peter is a world renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher. He has recently been Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club and is currently Team Doctor for the Australian cricket team.Peter is Associate Professor in Sports Medicine at the Center for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. He has served two terms as President of the Australian College of Sports Physicians during which time he was instrumental in the establishment of a specialist level training program in Australia for sports medicine physicians. Peter was the first Australian to be elected to the Board of the American College of Sports Medicine.In this video Professor Brukner introduces 'SugarByHalf', a new campaign to halve Australia's sugar consumption. Cutting added sugar by half is the quickest, cheapest and most effective way of reducing chronic disease.Please get behind this fantastic campaign and help get Australia healthy again.Website: http://www.sugarbyhalf.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarbyhalf/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sugarbyhalfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWo0Jih-dyqpJtp7quLe7w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices