The Obesity Debate: Breaking Down the Science | Dr. Faidon Magkos
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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🗓️ 31 December 2024
⏱️ 117 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Faidon Magkos, a leading expert in obesity and metabolism at the University of Copenhagen, to tackle one of the most debated topics in nutrition science – the root causes of obesity. We dive into the contrasting theories of energy balance and the carbohydrate-insulin model, shedding light on what the latest research reveals – and what remains unknown. Dr. Magkos also discusses how environmental factors, genetics, and muscle health shape metabolic outcomes.
Together, we discuss:
- The real drivers behind obesity – is it overeating or hormonal imbalances?
- Key differences between energy balance and carbohydrate-insulin models
- Why obesity research still faces major limitations in human studies
- The role of muscle and lean mass in metabolic health
- Practical insights for diet design and weight loss strategies
If you’ve ever wondered about the science behind weight gain or how to create a sustainable, healthy diet, this episode breaks down the complexities with expert clarity.
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Who is Dr. Faidon Magkos?
Dr. Faidon Magkos is a Professor of Obesity and Metabolism at the University of Copenhagen, with over 200 published papers shaping the fields of nutrition, exercise, and obesity research. His work bridges cutting-edge science with practical insights into human metabolism and health.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Dr. Gabriel Lyons Show, where cutting-edge science meets innovation and practical application for everyone. |
| 0:07.5 | In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Faden Makos. |
| 0:11.6 | Now, you may not have heard of him because he is not on social media. |
| 0:16.5 | And in fact, he is one of the most well-published, well-respected metabolic experts in |
| 0:23.7 | the nutritional science and exercise physiology space. |
| 0:27.4 | He is a full professor at Copenhagen, and he is in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. |
| 0:33.4 | He has also published some of the most well-respected hallmark studies. |
| 0:39.3 | In this episode, we discuss the true cause of obesity. |
| 0:44.5 | Both sides, you've heard about calories in, calories out, and you've also heard about |
| 0:49.1 | the carbohydrate insulin model. |
| 0:51.9 | Faden, Dr. Faden, breaks it down from two sides of the coin, both perspectives, |
| 0:59.9 | to bring you the commonalities and the differences. Now, join me in this conversation with |
| 1:07.3 | Dr. Fadaden Makos. |
| 1:17.4 | Faden Makos, we go way back. |
| 1:19.8 | And you laughed at you laugh at me and I said, |
| 1:21.8 | Faden, we've been friends for, you know, |
| 1:23.7 | we've been friends for over 10 years. |
| 1:25.6 | Yeah, that's about right. |
| 1:26.9 | That is about right. You are a professor in obesity and |
| 1:30.0 | metabolism at the Department of Nutrition Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. |
| 1:36.2 | Okay. In Denmark, which, by the way, your flat looks amazing. I, you know, it's really interesting because I met you at Washu. |
| 1:47.4 | You were a, uh, professor at Washu, you, um, let's see, there's Harvard Medical School here. |
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