Providers
Problem
The problem is 1 in 3 American is facing Metabolic Syndrome and its medicinal treatment is not a permanent solution
With so many U.S citizens facing at least one or two of the above health issues, it has undoubtedly become the epidemic of the century. In many cases, it is the primary reason behind the apple shape of the body.
Mainstream Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome and Its Shortfall:
Solution
Many studies have shown that it’s possible to overcome the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome by leaning on a healthier diet and lifestyle choices. One of the most successful dietary solution for Metabolic Syndrome is the Ideal Protein protocol.
The Ideal Protein method: It uses a ketogenic diet-based approach to providing a lasting solution to patients dealing with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. This low-carb, protein diet keeps the body’s insulin levels low, allowing the patient to regain sensitivity to and normal production of insulin. Ideal Protein is not just another weight loss diet. It is clinically-tested to improve metabolism, lower high blood-pressure, triglycerides, and promote rapid fat loss
Benefits
The benefit of Ideal Protein method will help your patients adjust their insulin levels naturally and lose excess fat while maintaining lean muscle.
The diet uses lean protein and vegetables, with low levels of carbohydrates and fats so that your body’s performance towards various health issues enhance
Benefits To Your Patients
Weight loss
Weight loss of 15 — 20%, which vastly improves cardiovascular and metabolic health
Reduce Prescriptions
Reduction or elimination of dependence on pharmaceuticals for diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure, often starting in the first 3 weeks of being on the program.
Lower Triglycerides
Marked decrease in triglyceride level during the first few weeks of being on the Ideal Protein protocol
Clinically Approved
Providers speak to our
success
Dr. Aliza Cicerone
ND, FABNO
Working with BioIntelligent Wellness has become one of the most invaluable tools that I can offer my patients. Even while approaching disease prevention and management from an integrative perspective, there are times when pharmaceuticals, supplement protocols and lifestyle modifications do not produce the desired results. Long term patients of m read more
Dr. Douglas Rothrock
The Ideal Protein Method has proven to be a life-changing catalyst, personally and for my patients. Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome are now one of the leading causes of disease and premature death in the U.S. As a cardiologist, the Ideal Protein Method is a wonderful tool I can recommend to my patients that will bring major benefits to their card read more
Dr. Lisa Jukes, F.A.C.O.G.
F.A.G.O.G.
Dr. Lisa M. Jukes is a board-certified OB/GYN providing treatment in all aspects of gynecological health care. She highly recommends the Ideal Protein program for treating various health issues of women. Ideal Protein is more than just another low carb or ketogenic diet. It’s an effective tool that addresses modern women’s health issues at t read more
Dr. Kelly Bagnell, OB/GYN
B/GYN
I have other women who have tried to get pregnant and they\'ve been unable to achieve that because of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is one of the most common causes of female infertility. By having them lose at least 5 percent of their weight or 5 percent of their body mass (so 10 to 15 pounds) put them back into regular cycles and they read more
Dr. Orrin McLeod
I decided to start on the program myself for nutritional purposes. I did not need to lose weight but after seeing the presentation I realized how poor my nutrition had been. I am extremely active and I realized I had not been eating anywhere near enough protein. I had been skipping a lot of meals because I felt like I did not have the time to eat. read more
Dr. Renee Moss, MD
MD
We have been very pleased with the results our dieters have achieved. In addition to losing weight while maintaining muscle mass which, we have seen better blood sugar and blood pressure control as well as decrease reliance on arthritis medications. The majority of our clients feel that the dietary changes are easy to implement and find the Idea read more
Dr. Kelly Bagnell, OB/GYN
When you\'re diagnosing patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), you know we have to rule out other kinds of causes for an ovulation. once you do that and you often figure out that they are resistant to insulin, that their sugars are elevated, their cholesterol panels off and their androgen levels are up. You can make a big impact in thei read more
Henry L. Rojas, MD, MS
MD MS
As a physician, it gives me great pleasure to titrate patients off their medication(s). Truly, we have seen such changes in these people. We are pleased to say that Ideal Protein has been the last diet for many of our patients. We couldn\'t be happier with the outcome. We are pleased to say that Ideal Protein has been the last diet for many of o read more
Timothy Logemann, MD, FACC, FACP
MD, FACC, FACP
As a cardiologist, I am always looking for ways to help my patients get healthier, improve their lipid profiles and reduce the risk of heart disease. Ideal Protein is a major tool that will help us accomplish these goals. Our research, presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s Obesity Conference and the National Obesity Conference, demonstrates these r read more
FAQ’s
We are always ready to answer any of your questions
Absolutely!
The program itself is clinically tested and all the products are approved by FDA. The best part of Ideal Protein protocol is, although it follows a ketogenic approach, it overcomes many of the shortfalls of a typical keto diet.
However, it is important to complete a health profile to ensure it is healthy for you to participate. Depending on your health history and active conditions, your doctor may need to sign a release for you to participate.
Ideal Protein is not high-protein but high-quality protein. Ideal Protein, an adequate protein diet, incorporates the perfect combination of highly absorbable protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals – all the necessary ingredients for healthy weight loss.
With most Ideal Protein clinics, you will need to pay an initial fee of $350 – $450.
With BioIntelligent Wellness, your initial consultation comes free of these upfront charges.
Your coaching visits are only $15 a week and that also covers electronic coaching between your visits. Also, while on Ideal Protein Phase 1, it’s feasible to budget for around $93 a week for the foods, and for Phase 2, you can expect $62 per week for food. Visit this page for more details on Ideal Protein cost.
In Phase 3 or maintenance phase, no Ideal Protein products are required and it’s up to you to decide if you have favorite products you wish to continue using in maintenance.
Like any other diet, yes.In the initial days, as you are changing your eating habit as well as your routine, you may experience discomfort, hunger, cravings, etc. (owed to keto flu). But worry not! Your Ideal Protein coach is just a text away to give you the right advice in such cases.
Ketosis is a state of body metabolism where your body burns fats (ketone bodies) as the primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. Your body will be using your stored fat as the primary energy source.
Phase 1 of Ideal Protein puts your body into ketosis. The only difference is, here your body gets the optimal high-quality protein needed for maintaining lean mass and other nutrients essential for the body’s biochemical activities. With the needs of your body met, you are able to burn your stored fat with ease.
Corporate Wellness
We offer a variety of programs, from lunch & learns, corporate fitness, structured weight loss programs focusing on improving vital health markers, metabolic testing as well as health & wellness coaching.
The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program is typically offered as an onsite or offsite, structured 8-16-week program. The program may be structured with or without a fitness component. This program consists of activities that include health awareness, lifestyle change, and measurable results. Depending on level of participation and program options selected, the activities in each area may include, but are not limited to:
a) Program Launch/Info Meeting
b) Initial One-on-One Coaching Visit (60 minutes)
c) Weekly One-on-One Coaching Visits (20 minutes)
d) Program Conclusion Celebration
Corporate Wellness program activities may be scheduled as a one-time event, an ongoing employee benefits offering or a combination of thereof.
Coaching visits may be scheduled during the following times:
- Before work
- During work, provided scheduling and workload needs of the company are met
- Between work (lunch and breaks)
- After work
Corporate Wellness program activities typically take place in appropriate designated spaces on-site. This may include conference rooms and other available indoor and outdoor areas.
Coaching visits may be scheduled for onsite at your workplace, at either our Carlsbad or Solana Beach location or may be held virtually via Zoom, telephone, FaceTime or Skype.
All employees are eligible for voluntary participation in the weight loss program.
Family members, significant others and friends are eligible to participate per guidelines set by the organization.
Select participants may be required obtain medical clearance from their primary care provider to participate in the Ideal Protein corporate weight loss program.
Provider Faq
People who are lactose intolerant do not produce the enzyme lactase are therefore cannot digest the sugar lactose (a disaccharide composed of a molecule of galactose and glucose). If they ingest lactose, they typically can get cramps or gas. This is NOT an allergy, so they wouldn’t have a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.
Our Ideal Protein products that contain whey isolates (most of the drinks) only contain about 0.05% lactose and this small amount usually does not cause any problems with these folks. I would have them avoid the products that contain whole milk protein (the cappuccino, the chocolate drink, the omelet, the crispy cereal, puddings, etc). The other option is to let them try a “small amount” of some of these foods and to see if they in fact do experience any discomfort. They can take one of the many Ideal Protein products for lactose intolerant people that contain lactase (i.e“Dairy-Eze” or “Lactaid”). But most of these folks just opt to avoid the foods containing the whole milk protein.
Ideal Protein diet is great for gastric bypass/lap band patients…both for losing weight and to provide a great source of protein in a very small volume of food, Lapbanders will do well with that.
In short, you will be consuming approximately 900-1100 calories from the foods you eat. Unlike the other keto diets, Ideal Protein diet provides adequate amounts of protein to protect you from muscle loss. Ideal Protein diet also provides the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals.
On average, you need 2,000 calories each day to meet your body’s needs, and 900 of these calories are going to come from the Ideal Protein diet. The remaining 1,100 calories will come from fat taken from your own fat stores!
Lithium and sodium (chemically very similar) affect each other in an inverse manner. That is as you increase your sodium intake your lithium levels will decrease and if you cut down on salt, your lithium levels could creep up. Lithium unfortunately has a “narrow therapeutic index” meaning the blood level has to be “just right”. Too little and there is no benefit to the patient. Too much and it can be very toxic (usually nausea is the first symptom of too high level). The only really good way to monitor this is do a lithium blood level (Quest of Lab Corp routinely do these). Start the dieter on the program and draw a lithium level at about three weeks. Tell he or she to keep track of the salt they are using. If the blood level comes back a little low, tell them to “back off on the salt a tad”. If it comes back a little high, tell them to use more salt. Hopefully it won’t be a big deal, but at least we’re watching things. It is recommended to repeat the test in a month.
During the first TWO WEEKS of the program, the glycogen stores have been depleted and the dieter is consuming only the barest of necessary carbs for the brain, adrenal medulla, nucleated blood cells and a couple of other cells, that CANNOT use ketonic bodies as a fuel source, they MUST have glucose.
Patients on Coumadin certainly MAY do the diet, over a couple of months, especially if they supplement with some good Omega-3 oils (i.e. fish oil, cod liver oil) and decreasing their blood sugar via the “protocol”, their dosage of Coumadin can usually be reduced. However certain vegetables (due to their high vitamin K content) can cause certain clotting factors to increase thus necessitating a need for an increased dose of Coumadin (Warfarin). Attached is a list of the “K” content of various foods. Patients should pick the vegetables that have the lowest levels of “K” and it should not pose a problem with the diet.
Good recommendations would be: mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, garlic, only iceberg lettuce, celery, etc. I would advise to keep this list handy and the “docs” can give it to patients who must take Coumadin. Also, there’s a pharmacist’s trick, if necessary, the patient can take a “baby aspirin” per day. This will cause the levels of Coumadin to rise in the blood without increasing the dose of the drug. Note: This should only be done if absolutely necessary and the patient should be advised to watch for signs of bruising.
