About This Book
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine (2025) methodically deconstructs the harmful ideas that obesity is a personal failing and that weight loss is a matter of willpower. It offers an up-to-date precis of how science understands weight loss, touching on neuroscience and nutrition, and a thorough analysis of how the latest GLP-1 weight loss drugs can be folded into a holistic weight management approach.
Who Should Read This?
- Obese and overweight people who want to understand their body's biology
- Health-care professionals who want a scientific grounding in how weight loss works
- Anyone considering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro for weight management
About the Author
Dr. David A. Kessler is the former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, where he spearheaded major public health initiatives including tobacco regulation and food safety reforms. He was head of Operation Warp Speed, the Biden administration’s program to manufacture and administer COVD-19 vaccines. He has written several books on nutrition and weight management.
