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Apr 2021
16m 42s

Obesity Series: Part 1

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues – obesity.

This episode features audio from What’s the Ideal BMI?, Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?, and The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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