The Dr. Hyman Show How The Food And Pharma Industry Profit Off Our Ill-Health
Aug 7, 2023
Calley Means, cofounder of TrueMed and former consultant, now exposes industry manipulations in health research, particularly how food and pharma profits compromise public health. Robby Sansom, CEO of Force of Nature, discusses regenerative farming as a solution to the systemic issues caused by cheap food. They reveal the hidden costs of low-priced food and the need to rethink dietary guidelines. The conversation encourages skepticism towards corporate-funded studies and advocates for a transformation in our food system to prioritize health over profit.
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Industry-Funded Studies
- Industry-funded studies manipulate public health outcomes, exemplified by a Harvard study downplaying sugar's link to obesity.
- This manipulation continues, creating confusion and hindering informed dietary choices.
Annals of Internal Medicine Study
- Dr. Hyman cites a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, which downplayed the negative effects of sugar.
- This study, funded by major food corporations, highlights how industry influences scientific publications.
Influence on Medical Groups
- Medical groups, often the largest employers in many states, are heavily influenced by industry funding.
- This funding affects policy decisions and contributes to the increasing rates of chronic diseases.
