BT Clip: Exercise Scientist on Weight Loss Drugs (Mike Israetel)
The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian IssaShow Notes
Do we really know enough about GLP-1 drugs? Mike Israetel breaks down the risks and trade-offs, from anhedonia and calorie-deprived diets to cognitive distortion and the myth of a “zero-harm” default.
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