In this episode, we do an investigative dive into dietary fats, their structure, and their importance in our bodies. Think you know Fats? Check this out and see.For more information visit:www.vlmdrounds.com

In this episode, we discuss Hyperinsulinemia and Insulin Resistance and how Insulin has been protecting you!For more information, visit www.vlmdrounds.com

Learn about hyperglycemia and how it damages your body. We'll also discuss how your body regulates high blood sugar. 

This episode focuses on hypoglycemia and how your body regulates low blood sugar by making its own glucose. We'll also learn about the hormonal regulation of low blood sugar in your body.For more information, visit www.VyvyaneLoh.com

Think you know carbs? Here's a complete introduction to the world of carbohydrates. Which carbs are food sources? What types of dietary fibres are there and how do they impact your health? Can eating too much fibre increase your risk of liver cancer? Find out on episode 6 of vlmd rounds.For more information, visit www.VyvyaneLohMD.com

DescriptionWe discuss the structural function of bone and how to improve bond mass and quality through nutrition. In addition, we talk about the immune and hormonal functions of bone. Learn how bone can help you with stress!Time stamps:2:48          Body composition review3:37          Bone density and DXA4:16          Bone structure4:45          Osteoblasts7:30          Osteocytes8:55          Osteoclasts10:16        Osteoporosis10:58        Osteoporotic fractures13:44        Cost burden of osteoporotic fractures16:23        Risks for osteoporotic fractures17:42        Ethnic differences in BMD, fracture risks19:50        Calcium/PTH/Vitamin D26:06        Vitamin D30:00        What you need for good bone33:10        Magnesium43: 37       Immune aspects of bone48:50        Hormonal functions of bone49:37        Osteocalcin55:00        Functional unit of FMB1:02:35     Wrap upCC

Besides its structural importance, muscle is metabolically active tissue that hugely impacts your health. Find out how losing weight may work against your metabolism and why it may be hard for you to lose weight.For more information on Dr. Vyvyane Loh visit https://www.vyvyanelohmd.comTime stamps:2:29          Importance of muscle3:14          Skeletal Muscle vs. Smooth Muscle4:40          Skeletal Muscle structure7:42          Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)10:00        BMR difference between muscle and fat16:06        Sarcopenia17:04        Health risks with sarcopenia18:57        Criteria for Sarcopenia19:46        Mass & strength correlation in obesity vs non-obesity states21:08        Strength measurement21:51        Performance measurement (TUG)23:54        Mass measurement24:32        FFM vs. LBM vs. SMM26:44        Variable components of LBM27:12        Guidelines for Body Comp by DXA31:14        Anabolism vs. Catabolism32:41        Anabolic Resistance34:54        Catabolic Crises37:25        Covert Catabolic Crisis40:16        Dieting and Muscle Loss41:25        Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss & LBM Loss46:03        Accelerated Muscle Loss, Diabetes and Sarcopenia50:15        Kidney Disease & Sarcopenia53:20        Cachexia56:00        How to preserve/gain muscle1:01:28     Wrap up

What is sick fat? How do you know if you have it?How does it make you sick? How can you get rid of it? All this here and more in our 3rd episode. If you care about your health, this is one you can't miss.For more information on Dr. Vyvyane Loh visit https://www.vyvyanelohmd.comTime stamps:4:08   Components of Obesity4:50   Vilification of Fat6:10   Fat is an organ8:00   Leptin9:42   Blood Brain Barrier10:05 Leptin in the brain11:05 Leptin in Obesity13:33 Sick Fat19:16 Dying Fat Cells20:42 Fat Compartments22:30 Chronic Inflammation23:18 Fat in the Liver26:20 Fat in the Heart/ A Fib17:17 Fat in the Lungs27:53 Visceral Fat (VAT)30:19 Health Risks with Visceral Fat33:35 Metabolic goals34:54 How to assess Visceral Fat39:37 Lipodystrophy42:54 Wrap-up

DescriptionIn this episode Dr. Loh discusses BMI vs body composition and how we can be deceived by the number on the scale.Find out more about Normal Weight Obesity in episode 2 of vlmd rounds.0:55  What's my ideal weight?2:16  What is body composition2:43  BMI4:39  Ethnic differences in BMI6:17  Body composition7:14 % body fat criteria for obesity8:52  de Lorenzo et al study BMI vs % body fat11:26 Inconsistency between DXA and bioimpedance % body fat12:43 CT/MRI to measure body comp14:32 Other devices to measure body comp16:45 DXA vs Bioimpedance devices17:10 radiation levels from DXA19:25 "trick" for converting bioimpedance to DXA % body fat22:46 Health risks of normal weight obesity27:36 Where to get a DXA body comp28:47 Prevalence of obesity in US by % body fat (est)32:15 Stigma of obesity32:50 Aging and body comp34:16 Diseases with accelerated lean mass loss35:01 Wrapup

To understand metabolic health we should start with metabolism. What is it, where does it occur, and how does it impact your health? Join Dr. Vyvyane Loh in this inaugural episode of vlmd rounds as she discusses metabolism.