Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine
The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
‘An important and illuminating book.’—Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People
For decades, the medical establishment has been giving us the wrong advice on what to eat; and when we put on weight we are made to feel it’s our own fault.
In Diet, Drugs and Dopamine, Dr. David A. Kessler, a leading medic and former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, sets the record straight, sharing new evidence that obesity is not just a disease of the body, but also one of the brain.
He explains how processed food has changed our brain chemistry, creating compulsive cravings that not only cause us to eat more but rob us of the ability to feel full. As someone who has struggled with his weight all his adult life, Dr Kessler trials the latest weight loss drugs, and brings his unique perspective to evaluate their real impact. While these medicines, which work by suppressing appetite, will offer miracle results for some, they are not a cure-all.
Drawing on cutting-edge research on the many factors that influence weight—from neuroscience to nutrition—Kessler presents a new way forward. Eye-opening and empowering, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to maintain a healthy body weight—which is to say, everyone.
Reviews
“Who could be better suited and more trustworthy than former FDA commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler to doggedly sort through the scientific evidence, cut through the hype, and bring us to a better understanding of our own body weight? Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine is eye-opening, beautifully crafted, full of practical insights, and a great read.”
—Abraham Verghese, New York Times bestselling author of The Covenant of Water
“A brilliant and incisive examination of one of our country’s most vexing health challenges. Dr. Kessler’s sharp scientific analysis cuts through the fog of confusion surrounding weight loss and offers a practical, sustainable pathway to better health. It is no surprise he is one of the great medical and public health leaders of our time.”
—Vivek H. Murthy, MD, 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States and New York Times bestselling author of Together
“Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine is a tour de force and reflects a clarity of thinking on many controversial issues from food restricting to intuitive eating, body positivity to toxic fat, and GLP-1 agonists as a possible revolutionary tool to combat obesity. There’s even a section on menopause! This book is the definitive scientific source on food addiction.”
—Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Nation
“Dr. Kessler forensically dissects the weighty topic of obesity for all to understand. This is fascinating and essential reading for all.”
—VADM (Ret) Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States