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#241 - How environmental chemicals are making us sick and fat | Dr. Rob Lustig & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)

Dec 29, 2023

Dr. Rob Lustig and Dr. Casey Means discuss how environmental chemicals directly cause obesity, the impact of these toxins on metabolic dysfunction, and the importance of protecting ourselves. They highlight the presence of obesogens in everyday products and the potential effects on our offspring. They also emphasize the need for screening and regulating industrial chemicals and raise awareness about the presence of chemicals in our daily lives.

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Certain chemicals in our environment can directly cause obesity by binding to receptors in our cells and disrupting metabolic processes.

Obesity agens are present in various parts of our environment and can be found in everyday products, such as pesticides, flame retardants, electronics, and personal care items.

Exposure to obesity agens during sensitive periods, like pregnancy and early childhood, can have long-term effects on weight and metabolic health, potentially impacting multiple generations.

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Chemicals in the environment can cause obesity

Certain chemicals in our environment can bind to receptors in our cells and cause changes in how the cells process energy. This can lead to fat accumulation and ultimately obesity. This has been demonstrated by research-backed papers that highlight the causative relationship between certain chemicals, known as obese agens, and obesity. It is important to be aware of these chemicals and their potential impact on our metabolic health.

Introduction

5min

The Role of Environmental Toxins in Weight Gain and Metabolic Dysfunction

5min

The Connection Between Blood Sugar, Diet, and Health

5min

The Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Obesity and Fat Cells

26min

The Need for Screening and Regulating Industrial Chemicals

4min

The Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Genetics and Offspring

15min

Chemicals in Our Daily Lives

14min

Landmark new research published by Dr. Rob Lustig and dozens of other scientists shows us for the first time the intricate mechanisms of how environmental chemicals directly cause obesity, uncovering the latest research on this class of chemicals called obesogens. In this conversation between Dr. Rob Lustig and Dr. Casey Means, they discuss what products and environmental toxins we need to be aware of, how they are impacting our cells and causing metabolic dysfunction, and what we can do to protect ourselves. Dr. Lustig speaks to how these environmental toxins affect our sex cells (sperm and eggs) and can impact our offspring and many generations to come. He also discusses how 15% of obesity may be directly caused by these chemicals.

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🎙 What Dr. Casey Means & Dr. Robert Lustig discuss:

(00:00) - Intro

(06:31) - It’s not just correlative, it’s causative

(09:22) - Obesogens bind to our cell proteins

(10:08) - Everyday products contain obesogens

(13:11) - Babies and children are the most vulnerable

(23:11) - Obesogens stick around even after being banned

(30:51) - Food is more than calories

(41:45) - Obesogens are unregulated

(49:46) - Cell alterations last for generations

(59:26) - We need to get the EPA on board

(01:00:45) - Buy organic

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LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#241 - How environmental chemicals are making us sick and fat | Dr. Rob Lustig & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Chemicals in the environment can cause obesity

Environmental toxins are pervasive and potential obesity agens

The window of vulnerability and long-term effects

Avoidance and mindful consumer choices

The need for further research and monitoring

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