• Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? – with Johann Hari

  • Jun 7 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
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Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? – with Johann Hari

  • Summary

  • Can a 'magic pill' can fix the obesity epidemic - or are we creating even more problems? Author Johann Hari joins Liz on this podcast to discuss the benefits - and 12 potential risks - of new weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic.


    Johann reveals his motivations to use weight loss drugs personally, plus talks through shocking statistics on the realities of being overweight on our health.


    He also shares some of the positive effects that may come with these anti-obesity drugs beyond fat loss, along with the risks - including malnutrition and eating disorders.


    Meanwhile, Liz questions the true cost to our health here and whether we’re opening a Pandora’s box of unknown adverse effects when considering these drugs.


    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bad language and frank chat about suicide, sexual assault, and eating disorders, so please take care while listening.


    Links mentioned in the episode:

    • Purchase Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of New Weight Loss Drugs by Johann Hari
    • Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
    • Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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