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Obesity Science with Gary Taubes – Episode 2867

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2867: Vinnie Tortorich and health science author Gary Taubes discuss the history of obesity science and hormonal effects in families.

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Obesity Science

  • Gary has been writing about health for several years.
    • He has written several books on low-carb and ketogenic lifestyles.
    • He credits many others, including Robert Lustig, Jeff Volek, and Eric Westman.
  • Both Vinnie and Gary have seen an increase in health issues, particularly weight gain, among younger and younger populations. (10:00)
  • Gary mentions a New York Times article that follows two sisters for a longevity study. (17:00)
    • He reviews how dietary advice has shifted over the years.
    • Marketing of sugary cereals and orange juice also ramped up sales of ultra-processed foods. (26:00)
    • Generations of people were given the wrong advice for combating weight gain. (28:30)
    • There is a possibility of “fetal programming,” which predisposes a baby to certain conditions like diabetes and obesity.
  • But the message should *not* be to not even try to lose weight. 
    • What you eat and how your body responds hormonally makes a difference. (38:00)
  • It reminds you that you can’t overeat anything, even healthy foods, without consequences. (51:30)
    • Even people on carnivore can overeat.
  • They discuss testosterone and weight gain. (56:30)
  • Gary’s next book (still in the works) is about the history of obesity science. (1:03:00)
  • He also has a Substack called “Uncertainty Principles,” where he explores issues of good science and bad science. https://uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/

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