Transforming Science Into Actionable Solutions to Optimize Health, Performance, and Disease Management.

Dr. Andrew Koutnik Ph.D. is a scientist specializing in the role of nutrition, exercise, and stress on metabolic health across populations, from metabolic disease (diabetes) to elite performers. Dr. Koutnik has trained in top-laboratories and held research positions at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, with significant contributions to the field of nutrition, diabetes management, and human performance. Dr. Koutnik has also worked directly with elite athletes and performers (e.g., NHL; Military/Special Forces; C-Suite) translating science to the end-user.

Dr. Koutnik’s work has backed by over $70 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, United States Special Operations Command, Office of Naval Research, and Defense Advanced Research Project Agency resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed publications and international presentations in collaborations with international experts in metabolic health at Boston’s Children Harvard Medical School, John Hopkin Medicine, National Aeronautic Space Agency (NASA), Buck Institute for Aging, Washington St. Louis College of Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Ohio State University Exercise Physiology, amongst others, advancing innovation in metabolic health.

Recognized for scientific impact and translation, Dr. Koutnik is a USF Academy of Inventors Inductee, 3x USF Research Award Recipient, 2x NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operation (NEEMO) Research Team Award Recipient, and USF Presidential Fellow, given to the most outstanding incoming graduate scientist. Dr. Koutnik’s published research has achieved both top recognitions and honors by leading institutions including The Physiology Society, Endocrine Society, and Health Equity Action Network with over half of his publications since 2020 rank in the top 5% for global public attention score.

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Living with Type 1 Diabetes for nearly two decades, Dr. Koutnik authored the first international guidelines for therapeutic carbohydrate reduction in Type 1 Diabetes and co-hosts the “In-Range” podcast with Max Domi, focusing on translating science into actionable strategies for performance and health.

Koutnik’s Mission is to Empower Individuals to Thrive By Demystifying Complex Science and Translating It into Practical, real-world Strategies to Optimize the Human Condition. Whether Managing Chronic Medical Conditions Or Helping Individual Achieve Peak Cognitive and Physical Performance, Andrew’s Work and Expertise Bridges the Gap Between Advanced Scientific Discovery and Meaningful Personal Change.

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Whether speaking at conferences, consulting with organizations, or creating content, Andrew brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and personal insight to everything he does. If you’re ready to take control of your health, optimize your performance, or explore new ways to manage chronic conditions like Type 1 Diabetes, Andrew is here to guide you with science-based solutions and personalized strategies.