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#222 - Sugar, Soda, and Society: Insider Insights into Coca-Cola, the Metabolic Health Crisis, and Systemic Missteps | Calley Means & Dr. Casey Means

LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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Obesity, Diet, and Pharmaceutical Solutions

A recent interview with Fatima Stanford reveals that obesity is not solely caused by diet and willpower. Instead of focusing on training individuals to eat metabolic healthy meals, they are given lifetime drugs like Zepic. However, this approach only treats the symptoms and doesn't address the underlying issue. With 80% of Americans being overweight or obese, relying on pharmaceutical products to combat chronic diseases is not a sustainable solution. Additionally, the cost of these drugs is high while negotiation abilities are limited. Instead of investing in expensive drugs like Zepic, we could redirect funds towards promoting regenerative agriculture and providing healthier, subsidized food to obese children and adults. This would tackle the root cause of obesity, which lies in metabolic habits and food choices.

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