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29 Apr 2024 · 2 h 26 min

Books from Johann Hari

“Ozempic Expert: Ozempic Increases This Disease By A Factor Of 9! They're Lying To You About Ozempic Side Effects & What It's Doing To Our Brains! - Johann Hari”

4 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Magic Pill
    Guest's book

    Magic Pill

    by Johann Hari

    Johann Hari · ~00:04:28 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Lost Connections
    Guest's book

    Lost Connections

    by Johann Hari

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:49:10 · on 21 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Chasing the Scream
    Guest's book

    Chasing the Scream

    by Johann Hari

    Episode description · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Stolen Focus
    Guest's book

    Stolen Focus

    by Johann Hari

    Episode description · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses the risks and benefits of the weight loss drug Ozempic. He covers the science of how it affects the brain and gut, its 12 significant risks, and the societal context of obesity. The episode explores the drug's impact on addiction, eating disorders, and exercise, contrasting Western and Japanese food cultures.

Talking points

  • Personal experience taking Ozempic
  • How Ozempic works on the brain and gut
  • 12 significant risks of Ozempic
  • Set point theory of weight
  • Psychological reasons for overeating
  • Japan's successful food culture
  • Ozempic's impact on addiction and exercise
  • Ethical dilemma of shortages for diabetics