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The Dark Story Behind Ozempic’s $500B Business Empire

My First Million

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Professionalizing Medicine for Profit

The modern pharmaceutical industry was founded by Flexner, funded by Rockefeller, who saw the economic opportunity in professionalizing medicine to make profits from treatments rather than prioritizing health. Medical education historically denigrated holistic approaches and nutrition, focusing on interventions to profit from treating conditions rather than promoting overall health. This profit-driven mindset is deeply ingrained in the medical system, perpetuating a focus on symptom management rather than holistic health.

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