Send us Fan Mail

Can nutrition be as important as medicine when it comes to surgery and recovery?

In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. AlRashid, Dr. Mamun AlRashid sits down with Mr. Eziah Syed, Founder and CEO of MEND Nutrition, to explore how science-backed clinical nutrition is transforming modern healthcare.

Drawing from his experience at Deloitte, Citibank, and the healthcare innovation sector, Eziah shares how personal family experiences inspired him to build a company dedicated to improving surgical recovery through evidence-based nutritional interventions.

Together, they discuss why nutrition should be treated as a clinical therapy rather than simply a wellness trend, the emergence of NutraPharma, and how Mend is bridging the gap between pharmaceutical-grade science and natural compounds.

The conversation also explores randomized clinical trials, inflammation, perioperative care, digital health, artificial intelligence, and the future of personalized patient recovery.

Whether you're a surgeon, healthcare professional, patient preparing for surgery, or simply interested in the future of medicine, this episode offers valuable insights into how nutrition is reshaping healthcare.

In this episode:
00:00 – Introduction to Eziah Syed & Mend
01:08 – From Deloitte & Citibank to Healthcare Innovation
03:07 – Personal Experiences That Inspired Mend
06:52 – Why Nutrition Should Be a Clinical Intervention
08:04 – Why Mend Chose Clinical Science Over Consumer Wellness
10:39 – What Is Nutraceutical Pharma (NutraPharma)?
12:51 – How Mend Differs From Traditional Supplements
15:28 – Nutrition's Role in Surgical Recovery & Healing
18:13 – Nutrition, Inflammation & the Science Behind Healing
21:23 – Why Mend Invests in Randomized Clinical Trials
23:49 – Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Adoption
26:14 – Digital Health, Patient Navigation & Recovery Support
29:13 – The Economics of Nutrition in Healthcare
31:19 – AI, Digital Medicine & the Future of NutraPharma
33:15 – Mend's $20 Million Series A & Industry Growth
35:12 – The Future Vision for Mend
36:18 – Leadership Lessons from Building Mend
39:00 – Mend's Mission: Healing Beyond Medicine
40:20 – Final Advice for Patients Preparing for Surgery
41:27 – Closing Remarks

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more conversations with world-renowned physicians, innovators, and healthcare leaders on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid.

Follow us:

Official Website: https://palmbeachregenerativeorthopedics.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheScalpel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the_scalpel/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond.The_Scalpel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-scalpel-with-dr-alrashid/

X: https://x.com/BeyondTheScalpe

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beyond.the_scalpel

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the_scalpel

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BeyondTheScalpel1/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Aj8vvEr7Pz9Se02Yo1F?si=7ac5299e36ce4f5f