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The Obesity Code Lecture (Why do we get Fat?) Part 1

Jason Fung

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Dr. Jason Fung presents his theory on the hormonal basis of obesity, arguing that insulin is the primary driver of weight gain.

Unlocking the code of why obesity became such a massive epidemic since the 1970s. A scientific exploration with a surprising conclusion of how obesity developed. Practical tips on weight management and good health. Why calorie counting fails for many people. Check out my blog at medium.com/@drjasonfung More Information: BOOKS: The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d Amazon: USA - amazon.com/shop/jasonfung Canada - amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung **Fasting Aids** Pique Fasting Tea (recommended) piquetea.com/drjasonfung Fasting Community and Coaching: thefastingmethod.com/ YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): 1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco 2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w​​ 3. Does Calorie Counting work? youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U​​ 4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc 5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc 6. Insulin Toxicity - youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g​​ 7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y 8. Diet and Disease - youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn0 9. Dangers of Fructose - youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y 10. Insulin Resistance - youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og 11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM 12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join Timestamps History of obesity Dietary guidelines in America Calories In Calories Out Basal Metabolic Rate Women's Health Initiative study Exercise and weight loss Hormones and obesity Insulin's role in obesity #jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #health

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What people say. Recommended as a compelling explanation of the hormonal theory of obesity and the role of insulin over calories.

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