Keto, Carnivore, Vegetarian: It Depends on Your Biomarkers | Dr Emily Cordes, Root

The chronic disease model is not working, for patients or for US healthcare costs. Root's CMO on testing root causes instead. Book Ian for your event → iankhan.com | booking@iankhan.com SUMMARY Dr Emily Cordes is Chief Medical Officer at Root Functional Medicine. She argues the current chronic disease model fails both individuals and the national cost base, describes a physician-designed root signature panel testing for causes like inflammation, and rejects one-size-fits-all dietary advice. KEY FINDINGS • The chronic disease model failing individuals and cost containment • Testing for root causes including inflammation • A root signature panel designed by their physician team • Going beyond what a primary care doctor typically orders • Vegetarian, keto and carnivore all working for some people • Biomarkers determining which, rather than blanket advice • A proprietary technology platform handling everything end to end • A team of 18 people and a growing AI division NOTABLE QUOTES "It may work for individuals based on their biomarkers, but that needs to be a conversation, not everyone should do it." — Dr Emily Cordes GUEST Dr. Emily Cordes, Chief Medical Officer, Root Functional Medicine FULL TRANSCRIPT iankhan.com/futurist/emily-cordes-root-functional-medicine Recorded at HLTH 2025 for The Futurist. ──────────────────── ABOUT IAN KHAN — HEALTHCARE AI KEYNOTE SPEAKER Most AI keynotes end with a better understanding. Mine end with a measured readiness score and a ninety-day plan