Why do you feel hungry, even when you’ve eaten plenty? What drives your cravings, second servings, and post-dinner sweet tooth? In this week’s episode, we dive into the untold story behind hunger and satiety signals with a leading bariatric surgeon. Discover how imbalanced hormones can fuel overeating, and how modern medicine and nutrition can help restore energy balance. From groundbreaking treatments to the science of hormones, this episode is your guide to understanding and overcoming the root causes of hunger and weight gain.
Listen and learn:
- The critical role Omega-3 fatty acids play in weight management
- How leptin resistance impacts your hunger and energy balance
- The current state of bariatric surgery and who it helps most
- How GLP-1 agonist drugs are revolutionizing weight loss treatment
- Why weight regain is common after surgery, medication, or fad diets
LINKS
https://www.laparoscopicconsultant.co.uk/
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andrew Jenkinson is a bariatric surgeon and author specializing in the treatment of obesity and metabolic health. He is the author of Why We Eat (Too Much), which explores the biological and psychological causes of overeating and weight gain.
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