Why people recommend it
The Obesogen Effect by Bruce Blumberg and Kristin Loberg is an informative health book that investigates how specific environmental chemicals contribute to weight gain and disrupt human metabolism. During an episode of the Huberman Lab titled How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility, published on November 4, 2024, Dr. Shanna Swan discussed the subject in detail with the host. Dr. Swan explained that many chemical compounds function as obesogens by actively promoting obesity in human populations. She pointed listeners toward the book as a valuable resource where individuals can read extensively about these substances and their mechanisms of action. Furthermore, Dr. Swan connected the concepts from the book to practical lifestyle changes, noting that there is a beneficial overlap when people take steps to reduce their exposure to these hazardous chemicals. Specifically, she advised minimizing the use of certain chemicals found commonly in everyday items such as food storage containers. By highlighting this publication, Dr. Swan provided the audience with actionable scientific insights into modern endocrine disruptors, empowering listeners to make informed choices that protect their long-term metabolic wellness, reproductive health, and overall physiological functioning in an increasingly toxic environment.
Who recommended it
- Dr. Shanna Swan Recommended
Dr. Shanna Swan — 1 mention
“And you know, a lot of these chemicals, just to let you know, are obesogens; they increase obesity; there's a book out called Obesogens; you can read about them, and so you know it'll be very—there is some overlap so by reducing some of these chemicals that are in your food storage containers, you're also reducing obesogens, so it's not”