Mark Blyth, JR.

Eating Right: Achieving Maximum Wellness Through Nutrition

Alexia Brue, Shane Emmett, Nick Green, Mark Hyman, Patrick Smith, Nick Orloveyski, Mark Blyth, JR.

At the Milken Conference, a panel moderated by Alexia Brew of Well and Good brought together Dr. Mark Hyman and industry leaders Nick Orlove, Shane Emmett, and Patrick Smith to address systemic failures in nutrition caused by industry-conflicted science and outdated government guidelines. The group synthesized diverse solutions ranging from Hyman's "pegan" dietary framework and emerging data on keto's therapeutic potential to business models by Thrive Market, Health Warrior, and Territory that aim to democratize access to whole foods. Ultimately, the panelists identified a critical inflection point where private innovation and a growing public demand for personalized nutrition are converging to disrupt a food system historically skewed by subsidies for processed commodities.