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Prof. Ekanem Ekure, President of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria and Full Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Lagos, joins Dr. Remi to discuss the critical intersection of food, medications, and children's heart health.

Episode 10 of When Food Meets Medicine featuring Dr. Itoro Ibia, Psychiatrist specialist.

Episode 9 of When Food Meets Medicine featuring Dr. Anuli Nabo, Pharmacist and PBM Specialist specialist.

What really happens when you stop taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Dr. Yemi Olubowale, an Obesity Medicine fellow at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital, joins Dr. Remi to break down GLP-1 medications, affordable alternatives like phentermine and Contrave, and the exit strategy nobody talks about - because two-thirds of the weight comes back within a year when you stop. This episode is your complete guide to starting, managing, and successfully transitioning off weight loss medications.

How do public health policies affect the medications you take and the food on your table? Dr. Tosin Dotun-Olujinmi, a global health scholar with experience spanning three continents, joins Dr. Remi to explore the powerful connection between health systems, governance, and everyday patient outcomes — from non-communicable disease prevention to food safety and medication access.

Food-drug interactions are not one-size-fits-all. What you eat depends on where you live, and so do your medication risks. In this episode, Dr. Olukoya takes a global tour of food-drug interactions, from West African fufu and antimalarials to Japanese natto and warfarin, Mediterranean olive oil and blood pressure medications, and Latin American herbal remedies that can interfere with modern drugs.

Does it really matter when you take your medication? The answer is a resounding yes. In this comprehensive episode, Dr. Olukoya walks through the science of chronopharmacology, explaining why certain medications work better at specific times of day. From blood pressure medications to thyroid hormones, learn the optimal timing strategies that can significantly improve your medication's effectiveness.

Warfarin remains one of the most prescribed blood thinners worldwide, and its interaction with vitamin K-rich foods is one of the most clinically significant food-drug interactions. Dr. Olukoya explains why consistency is more important than avoidance, debunks common myths about green vegetables, and provides a practical framework for patients to enjoy a healthy diet while maintaining stable INR levels.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have revolutionized diabetes and weight management. But how do these medications interact with the foods you eat? Dr. Olukoya discusses optimal meal timing, foods that may worsen side effects, and evidence-based dietary strategies to maximize the benefits of GLP-1 therapy while minimizing nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort.

That glass of milk with your morning antibiotic could be reducing its effectiveness by up to 50%. In this episode, Dr. Olukoya explains the calcium-chelation mechanism behind dairy-antibiotic interactions, which antibiotics are most affected, and practical strategies for patients who love dairy but need their medications to work. Featuring real-world timing strategies and culturally-relevant alternatives.

In our premiere episode, Dr. Remi Olukoya breaks down the science behind one of the most well-known food-drug interactions: grapefruit and medications. Learn which medications are affected, why grapefruit is uniquely problematic, and what safe alternatives you can enjoy instead. From statins to calcium channel blockers, this episode covers the critical interactions every patient needs to know.