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Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine

Book • 2025
In 'Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine', Dr. David A. Kessler delves into the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods and reframes weight struggles as a form of addiction.

He discusses the potential of new weight loss drugs like GLP-1 agonists while emphasizing the need for a broader approach to address the obesity epidemic.

The book offers insights into the biological and societal factors contributing to this public health crisis.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Steph McGovern as a great analysis of obesity off the back of a long career in public health.
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177. Are Food Giants The New Big Tobacco?
Mentioned by Flora Lichtman as the book where Dr. David Kessler takes a close look at the science on metabolism and weight loss.
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The main topic of the podcast episode with David Kessler, where he discusses his insights on achieving a healthy weight.
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Epsiode 233: Dr. David Kessler - Diet, Drugs and Dopamine
Mentioned by Dr. David Kessler, who refers to ultra-formulated food rather than ultra-processed.
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Mentioned by Dr. David Kessler, who recommends using them to change your relationship with food.
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Mentioned by Monica Reinagel as a new book by the former FDA commissioner.
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Mentioned by Speaker 6 as a book discussing nutrition, weight loss, and a holistic approach to health.
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Mentioned by Monica Reinagel as a new book discussing controversial issues around food addiction.
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