Medifast, Inc., the parent company of Trilivy, has established the Medifast Metabolic Health Institute, bringing rigorous research and evidence-based education to its approach to metabolic health. Through the institute, Medifast will gather its clinical research, scientific expertise and educational resources under a single body to support its belief that everyone deserves access to the science, education, tools and support necessary to achieve optimal metabolic health.
The company’s research foundation already encompasses more than 100 peer-reviewed presentations and publications, including peer-reviewed scientific journal publications, randomized clinical trials and scientific research studies and analyses. This work was the foundation for its Metabolic Synchronization science, which supports Trilivy’s comprehensive metabolic health system.
“Metabolic dysfunction is one of the defining health challenges of our generation, and most people still do not know what metabolic health means or how to improve it,” said Nick Johnson, Medifast CEO. “We have spent 45 years building our expertise, and the institute brings that work together in one place. Turning that science into education people can act on is how we earn the right to be a trusted authority in metabolic health.”
MMHI Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, along with Medifast’s Scientific Advisory Board, will guide the scope of work, while the company’s Scientific & Clinical Affairs team of registered dietitians, scientists and health educators and Research and Development team will lead the day-to-day work of the institute to bridge scientific discovery with real-world application.
“For decades, Medifast has invested in clinical research and scientific excellence. The Medifast Metabolic Health Institute builds on that foundation by creating a centralized hub for credible, evidence-based research and educational resources,” said Satya Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDN, Medifast Vice President of Scientific & Clinical Affairs. “As the understanding of metabolic health continues to evolve, we are committed to helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical application, empowering people with the knowledge needed to support meaningful health transformation.”
In addition, the institute will now also set the standards for Trilivy’s Coach Certification, which ensures every independent coach is equipped with foundational knowledge surrounding optimal metabolic health transformations and capable of providing the highest level of support to clients.
