Backed by Science, Powered by People.

Trilivy is developed by experts, refined over decades and delivered through real human connection.

It’s not only how much weight you lose — it’s the quality of the weight lost that matters most.

Health isn’t one dimensional.

That’s why we take a three-part approach:

Nutrition Science

Behavioral Health Science

Metabolic Health Science

Our Clinical Trial.

Our Reset Phase is grounded in research, led by credentialed experts working alongside a scientific advisory board and validated by a randomized controlled trial — the gold standard in research.

  • Reverses metabolic dysfunction

  • Improves body composition

  • Reduces visceral fat by 14%

  • Retains  98% lean mass

  • Promotes  10x more weight loss than going it alone**

  • Promotes  17x more fat loss than going it alone**

  • Protects healthy muscle

  • Improves metabolic health

In as little as 16 weeks.

See All Studies

*In a clinical study, individuals on the Reset Plan experienced a reduction of 14% visceral fat and 98% of lean mass was retained at 16 weeks. Arterburn LM, Coleman CD, Kiel J, et al. Randomized controlled trial assessing two commercial weight loss programs in adults with overweight or obesity. Obes Sci Pract. Feb 2019;5(1):3-14. doi:10.1002/osp4.312.

What Sets Our Science Apart.

40+

years of scientific & clinical heritage

140+

peer-reviewed presentations & publications

30+

scientific research studies & analyses

Developed by physicians, scientists & dietitians

Evidence-based programs, plans & products

Scientific Advisory Board comprised of health & wellness experts

Collaborations with key academic institutions & researchers

Our Legacy.

1980s

Clinical Roots Take Hold

Our founding physicians pioneer proprietary structured nutrition to address obesity in clinical settings.

Today

Nearly Half a Century Later

More than 40 years of scientific rigor and clinical heritage guide our system, crafted by experts, refined through research — including our clinical trial, the gold standard — and proven by decades of real-world outcomes.

The Science Behind the Outcomes.

Metabolic Synchronization™ is Trilivy’s breakthrough science that underpins all we do.

Combining science-backed plans and products, personalized coaching, and healthy habit creation to reverse metabolic dysfunction and advance your metabolic health through three of the most critical drivers:

14%

Visceral Fat Reduction*

98%

lean mass Retention*

High-quality Protein

Products & plans

It works by bringing your body's energy utilization, fat burn, and muscle preservation into harmony.

The key is to shift body composition toward a body that looks better, feels better and functions at its best. Because it's not only how much weight you lose — it’s the quality of the weight lost that matters most.

The result of decades of experience and 30+ research studies, Metabolic Synchronization delivers transformative, clinically significant outcomes in as little as 16 weeks.

It’s not only how much weight you lose — it’s the quality of the weight lost that matters most.

Our Experts.

Trilivy’s Scientific & Clinical Affairs and Research & Development teams bring together experts in nutrition science, exercise science, public health, behavior change and food science — merging scientific discovery with real-world application.

Satya Jonnalagadda

PhD · MBA · RDN

Vice President of Scientific & Clinical Affairs

Doug Zimmermann

Vice President of Research and Development

Jessica Kiel

MS · RDN · LDN · CPT · CCRP · FAND

Principal Scientist

Patrice A. Hubert

PhD · RDN

Principal Healthcare Scientist

Shannon Davis

Senior Director of Research & Development

Madelyn Shepherd

MPH · CHES®

Senior Health and Nutrition Educator

Alexandra Miller

MS · RDN

Senior Corporate Dietitian

Christopher Coleman

MS · RDN · LDN · CPT · CCRP

Senior Principal Scientist

Jennifer Christman

MHA · RDN · LDN · CPT

Senior Manager of Nutrition and Wellness

Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen.

MMHI distinguished fellow and Independent Trilivy Coach | New York Times Bestselling Author

Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen (Dr. A) left his career as a critical care physician with a singular mission: to teach people how to prevent disease through an evidence-based behavior change system. As the creator of Dr. A’s Habits of Health Transformational System, his pioneering work in habit formation remains central to our three-part metabolic health system.

Our Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Steven Heymsfield

Professor & Director

Body Composition–Metabolism Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, LSU

Dr. Jessica Unick

Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior

Brown Alpert Medical School · Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center

Dr. Nik Dhurandhar

Professor & Chairperson, Department of Nutritional Sciences

Texas Tech University

Editor-in-Chief

International Journal of Obesity

Dr. Shawn Arent

Professor & Chair, Department of Exercise Science

University of South Carolina

Director, USC Sport Science Lab

Dr. J. Graham Thomas

Professor of Public Health and Nutrition at the University of Tennessee

Dr. Holly Lofton

Director of Medical Weight Management Program at NYU School of Medicine. Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Our Institute for Metabolic Health

The Medifast Metabolic Health Institute™ advances the field through rigorous research and credible, evidence-based education that drives informed action and lasting health transformation.

Our Purpose

  • Elevating the importance of metabolic health as a cornerstone of well-being

  • Translating science into actionable knowledge

  • Empowering individuals to develop healthy habits that support optimal metabolic health

  • Defining the future of optimal metabolic health

Steeped in scientific excellence, the institute is led by a multidisciplinary team of internal scientists, health professionals, and nutrition and wellness experts. Our work is guided by Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen and the Medifast Scientific Advisory Board — a group of internationally recognized experts in medical care, education, nutrition, exercise and biobehavioral science, body composition, metabolism, and digital health.

Learn More

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.

Medifast Metabolic Health Institute

Resources.

Stay informed with the latest science, expert tips and in-depth guidance.

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The Science Inside Every Bite

When it comes to your health journey, what you eat sets the foundation for how your body functions.

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Getting Your Biology Back in Sync

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Important Clinical Disclosures:

Average weight loss on the Reset Plan is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks. Arterburn LM, Coleman CD, Kiel J, et al. Randomized controlled trial assessing two commercial weight loss programs in adults with overweight or obesity. Obes Sci Pract. Feb 2019;5 (1):3-14. doi:10.1002/osp4.312

*In a clinical study, individuals on the Reset Plan experienced a reduction of 14% visceral fat and 98% of lean mass was retained at 16 weeks. Arterburn LM, Coleman CD, Kiel J, et al. Randomized controlled trial assessing two commercial weight loss programs in adults with overweight or obesity. Obes Sci Pract. Feb 2019;5 (1):3-14. doi:10.1002/osp4.312.

**In a clinical study, individuals on the Reset Plan with support of a Trilivy™ coach successfully lost 10x more weight and 17x more fat than those who tried to lose weight on their own. Arterburn LM, Coleman CD, Kiel J, et al. Randomized controlled trial assessing two commercial weight loss programs in adults with overweight or obesity. Obes Sci Pract. Feb 2019;5 (1):3-14. doi:10.1002/osp4.312.

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