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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(07:58) - It’s not just correlative, it’s causative
(10:51) - Obesogens bind to our cell proteins
(11:27) - Everyday products contain obesogens
(14:37) - Babies and children are the most vulnerable
(24:34) - Obesogens stick around even after being banned
(32:19) - Food is more than calories
(43:05) - Obesogens are unregulated
(51:05) - Cell alterations last for generations
(01:54:00) - We need to get the EPA on board
(01:02:15) - Buy organic

Transcripts and Show Notes

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