Regional Head, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Max Healthcare Saket
ID: IDA-RD-04421
Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) Registered Dietitian
Dr. Ritika Samaddar is the Regional Head of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With over 24 years of clinical dietetics expertise, she is a leading authority on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), cardiovascular nutrition, and diabetic diet management in North India.
Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Diabetes Dietetics, Renal Nutrition, Cardiac Wellness
24+ Years Hospital Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition Leadership
Regional Head, Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
“Efficacy of High-Fiber Low-Glycemic-Load Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) on Glycemic Variability and Lipid Panels in Type 2 Diabetes”
Institution: Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi & Max Healthcare
Postgraduate clinical dietetics dissertation studying the therapeutic impact of soluble viscous fiber supplementation and macronutrient repartitioning on continuous glucose monitoring profiles and endothelial health.
Reports zero food corporation or supplement manufacturer sponsorships. Recommendations adhere to ICMR-NIN and ADA nutrition guidelines.
Verified for medical accuracy, safety guidelines, and clinical evidence.
NutritionWhile 'superfood' is a commercial marketing term rather than a medical classification, certain whole foods contain exceptional concentrations of bioactive polyphenols, carotenoids, and glucosinolates. Discover the real nutritional biochemistry behind berries, cruciferous vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and fermented foods.
WellnessHuman sleep is orchestrated by two fundamental biological forces: the homeostatic sleep drive (Process S - adenosine accumulation) and the endogenous circadian clock (Process C - master suprachiasmatic nucleus pacemakers). Explore the cellular mechanics of sleep architecture, ultradian 90-minute cycling, the glymphatic waste clearance system, and circadian photobiology optimization protocols.
WellnessThe human gastrointestinal tract harbors a complex ecosystem of over 100 trillion microbial cells encoding 150 times more unique genes than the human genome. Explore the biochemical signaling of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis—including Short-Chain Fatty Acids (Butyrate, Acetate, Propionate), vagal afferent communication, enterochromaffin serotonin synthesis, intestinal mucosal barrier integrity, and evidence-based pre/probiotic nutrition.
WellnessObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by recurrent collapse of the upper airway, resulting in nocturnal oxygen desaturations, sympathetic surges, and sleep fragmentation. Review the STOP-Bang screening tool, Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) severity tiers, CPAP compliance, and cardiovascular sequelae (hypertension, AFib, stroke).
WellnessUnlike acute inflammation—a vital, short-lived immune response to injury—chronic low-grade systemic inflammation (inflammaging) smolders silently for years, damaging endothelial cells, insulin receptors, and neurons. Review molecular pathways (NF-kB, NLRP3 inflammasome), visceral adipokine secretion, intestinal permeability, and clinical anti-inflammatory dietary patterns.
WellnessTime-Restricted Eating (TRE) and intermittent fasting shift the body from constant nutrient assimilation (mTOR activation) to evolutionary cellular maintenance and repair (AMPK activation and autophagy). Understand the physiological transition from glucose to ketone utilization, insulin receptor resensitization, autophagy mechanics, and evidence-based 16/8 scheduling.
