{"id":998505,"date":"2026-08-27T08:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/medifast-announces-the-launch-of-the-medifast-metabolic-health-institute\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:33:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:33:38","slug":"medifast-announces-the-launch-of-the-medifast-metabolic-health-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/medifast-announces-the-launch-of-the-medifast-metabolic-health-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Medifast\u00ae Announces the Launch of the Medifast Metabolic Health Institute\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Medifast<\/b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><b> Announces the Launch of the Medifast Metabolic Health Institute\u2122<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Backed by 45 years of Medifast clinical research, the institute elevates metabolic health as a cornerstone of well-being<\/i><\/p>\n<p>BALTIMORE&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedifastinc.com%2F&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Medifast%2C+Inc&amp;index=1&amp;md5=d02b1be03b4491f472e60f1463e052ad\">Medifast, Inc<\/a>. (NYSE: MED) has announced the launch of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedifastinc.com%2Fmetabolichealthinstitute%2F&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Medifast+Metabolic+Health+Institute&amp;index=2&amp;md5=40d74225e6a4ec82363c59cdbca695d4\">Medifast Metabolic Health Institute<\/a>, established to advance metabolic health through rigorous research and credible, evidence-based education.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe institute brings Medifast\u2019s clinical research, scientific expertise, and educational resources under a single body, solidifying the company\u2019s position in the metabolic health space. It follows the July launch of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trilivyhealth.com%2Fus%2Fen%2F&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Trilivy&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d969b02cf32d6e5e67a817b8656eabdc\">Trilivy<\/a>\u2122, which replaced <b>OPTA<\/b>VIA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> as the company\u2019s consumer brand and better reflects the company\u2019s evolved focus on metabolic health.<\/p>\n<p>\nWith metabolic dysfunction reaching critical levels in the United States<sup>1<\/sup>, the institute\u2019s work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to the science, education, tools, and support necessary to achieve optimal metabolic health.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cMetabolic 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,\u201d said Nick Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Medifast. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nMedifast\u2019s research foundation has more than 100 peer-reviewed presentations and publications, including more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications, as well as 18 randomized controlled trials, and more than 30 scientific research studies and analyses. That work underpins Metabolic Synchronization<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the science behind Trilivy\u2019s comprehensive metabolic health system\u2122, and forms the evidence base the institute will continue to build \u2014 strengthening the substantiation behind that system and Medifast\u2019s standing as a trusted authority in an emerging field.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe institute\u2019s work is guided by MMHI\u2122 Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, and the Medifast Scientific Advisory Board \u2014 first formed in 2008 and composed of internationally recognized experts in medical care, education, nutrition, exercise and biobehavioral science, body composition, metabolism, and digital health. Day-to-day work is led by the company\u2019s Scientific &amp; Clinical Affairs team of registered dietitians, scientists, and health educators \u2014 the institute\u2019s engine for research, innovation, and education \u2014 alongside a Research &amp; Development team that bridges scientific discovery and real-world application.<\/p>\n<p>\nAs part of the company\u2019s commitment to advancing nutrition and metabolic health through research, Medifast\u2019s Scientific &amp; Clinical Affairs team recently attended the annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.trilivyhealth.com%2Fpost%2Fwhat-the-latest-nutrition-research-says-about-weight-loss-and-metabolic-health&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=American+Society+for+Nutrition+conference&amp;index=4&amp;md5=b1e6c771771eaab56dc1866eac12121d\">American Society for Nutrition conference<\/a> to present four research posters from MMHI, highlighting emerging research on obesity, metabolic health, healthy aging, and nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cFor 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,\u201d said Satya Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDN, Vice President of Scientific &amp; Clinical Affairs at Medifast. \u201cAs 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe institute also sets the scientific and educational standards for Trilivy\u2019s Coach Certification. Developed by Medifast\u2019s internal team of experts and anchored in rigorous, evidence-based research, the certification ensures that every independent Trilivy coach is equipped with the foundational knowledge essential for driving optimal metabolic health transformation. Completed annually, it reflects a commitment to professional credibility and integrity and a shared mission to provide the highest level of support to clients.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Medifast and Trilivy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMedifast (NYSE: MED) is the health and wellness company known for its science-backed comprehensive metabolic health system, Trilivy. Designed to address the challenges of metabolic dysfunction, the company\u2019s holistic approach integrates science-backed plans and products, personal 1:1 coaching, a supportive community, and behavioral science support to develop healthy habits.<\/p>\n<p>\nDriven to improve metabolic health through advanced science and comprehensive behavioral support, Medifast has introduced Metabolic Synchronization<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, a breakthrough science that targets metabolic dysfunction through a comprehensive system focused on fat loss, lean mass preservation, and long-term health. Trilivy&#8217;s comprehensive three-phase metabolic health system is designed to help people reset their metabolism, refine their health, and renew their lives. By integrating science, coaching, and healthy habits into a single approach, Trilivy helps people look, feel, and live better.<\/p>\n<p>\nBacked by more than 45 years of clinical heritage, Medifast continues to advance its mission of lifelong transformation through metabolic science and human connection\u2122. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrilivyhealth.com&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=trilivyhealth.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=ed2cf7972819586b20c80ee60d8031d0\">trilivyhealth.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedifastinc.com%2F&amp;esheet=54595149&amp;newsitemid=20260827920523&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=medifastinc.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=74c5232bc3b7a716ab2b1f17c7ed3366\">medifastinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i><sup>1<\/sup>O\u2019Hearn M, et al. Trends and Disparities in Cardiometabolic Health Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2018. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022;80(2):138-151. doi:10.1016\/j.jacc.2022.04.046<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Murphy SL, Kochanek KD, Xu JQ, Arias E. Mortality in the United States, 2023. NCHS Data Brief, no 521. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2024. doi:10.15620\/cdc\/170564.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260827920523r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260827920523\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260827920523\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nMedia contact: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Samantha.huber@medifastinc.com\">Samantha.huber@medifastinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Maryland United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> General Health Fitness &amp; Nutrition Health Clinical Trials<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260827920523\/en\/2883603\/3\/MED.MED.IDN_03_Medifast_Logo_PMS.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medifast\u00ae Announces the Launch of the Medifast Metabolic Health Institute\u2122 Backed by 45 years of Medifast clinical research, the institute elevates metabolic health as a cornerstone of well-being BALTIMORE&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Medifast, Inc. 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