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The metabolism myth

The metabolism myth

Recent research — and one surprising season of The Biggest Loser — has scientists wondering whether some of the most basic things they know about metabolism are wrong.

Unexplainable

September 17, 202530m 6s

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Show Notes

Recent research — and one surprising season of The Biggest Loser — has scientists wondering whether some of the most basic things they know about metabolism are wrong.


Guest: Julia Belluz, author of Food Intelligence


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