Episode Description

In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about a recent article on the effect of eating and drinking dairy products on the risk of heart disease. Topics covered include: Exploring why consuming dairy may not increase the risk for heart disease, dairy as a diverse food group, and the need for nuance when approaching macro-nutrient categories, such as fats.

In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.

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Episode Guests

Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

Article Reviewed

Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study

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