On potential conflicts of interest

Transparency is important. Since this question sometimes comes up, I want to clarify any potential conflicts of interest I may have or that our company may have.

There is nothing wrong with making money; it is indeed necessary to run a business. However, depending on how it's earned, it can powerfully affect people's credibility.

I have long sought to minimize conflicts of interest so that our company and I can follow the best available science in all our recommendations.

Personal disclosures

I am the founder, CEO, and controlling shareholder of Diet Doctor / Hava.

Since the company's start in 2007, I have been paid less than a regular doctor’s salary for my work (including all salaries and dividends). All income from my book sales and lectures goes straight to the company to further our mission.

I eat a lowish-carb, high-satiety diet.

No other potential conflicts of interest.

Company disclosures

The Diet Doctor / Hava company empowers people everywhere by making low-carb (DD) and high-satiety (Hava) eating simple.

We show no ads, sell no physical products, and take no industry money.

For example, we take no money from the food, pharmaceutical, or supplement industries.

We are funded by membership fees from our customers. This money supports our team (primarily fair salary costs, plus costs for servers, office, equipment, etc.). This funds our product, allowing us to provide free information and tools to as many as possible.

In other words, our ongoing operations are fully funded by the people, our customers.

Being funded exclusively by the people allows us to create a product that is as helpful as possible. Our interests are fully aligned with our customers'.

No other potential conflicts of interest.

The disclosures above were last updated December 16, 2024.