Pharmaconutrition & Recovery with Dr. Sagar Desai and Dr. Kyle Waldman, FRCPC

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Welcome to another episode of "Ditch the Labcoat," the podcast that brings a critical, science-based perspective to healthcare discussions. I'm your host, Dr. Mark Bonta, and today we dive deep into the intersection of nutrition and surgery. Joining us are Dr. Sagar Desai, an orthopedic surgeon, and Dr. Kyle Waldman, an anesthesiologist.

We'll explore the influence of pharmaceutical companies in medicine, the importance of non-drug interventions, and how nutritional modifications can offer significant patient benefits. Our focus will be on immuno and pharmaco nutrition—innovative approaches combining amino acids, omega-3s, vitamins, and other nutrients to improve surgical outcomes and patient recovery.

Sagar and Kyle will share their entrepreneurial journey with Proven Therapeutics, aiming to provide better perioperative care. We'll discuss the challenges of patient compliance, the evidence supporting these nutritional strategies, and the practicalities of implementing them in both academic and community settings.

Plus, for a bit of levity, we'll be addressing some of the common stereotypes in the medical profession and the humorous side of our intense, life-saving work.

So, grab your headphones and get ready to ditch the labcoat. Let's jump into a conversation that blends serious science with a touch of humor, all in the pursuit of better healthcare.

• 06:21 - Unexpectedly switched career focus from orthopedics to internal medicine.
• 09:32 - Steroids and diet significantly impact bowel surgery recovery.
• 10:39 - Oral immunonutrition reduces the risk of anastomotic leaks.
• 16:33 - Nutritional changes can outperform medications after heart attacks.
• 17:26 - Nutrition data from general surgery applies to orthopedics as well.
• 22:44 - Challenges and strategies for managing surgical anesthesia effectively.
• 23:53 - Perioperative immunonutrition addresses the surgical stress response.
• 28:12 - Evidence-based nutritional products are underutilized despite proven benefits.
• 32:08 - Healthcare workers are genuinely dedicated to helping patients.
• 37:18 - Thorough research ensures positive feedback on nutritional products.
• 43:52 - Low financial risk, careful work, and significant patient benefits.
• 45:29 - Enjoyable interviews with intellectual, humorous, and influential guests.
• 47:28 - Evidence-based treatments are often overlooked in medical prescriptions.