Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Tro Kalayjian, a board-certified internist and obesity medicine specialist, discusses revolutionary ideas about food addiction. He delves into whether food addiction should be classified as a true addiction and shares insights from his TOWARD intervention, revealing that nearly half of participants saw reduced addiction symptoms. The conversation covers the compelling links between dopamine signaling, ultra-processed foods, and the difficulties of treatment. Tro also highlights the importance of scalable, real-world solutions for overcoming food-related compulsions.