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Magic Pill

The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs

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Magic Pill

By: Johann Hari
Narrated by: Johann Hari
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 Bloomsbury presents Magic Pill written and read by Johann Hari.

'I learned so much' DAVINA McCALL
'Will help you think more clearly about eating, dieting, health and mental health' JONATHAN HAIDT

Over the last decade, an extraordinary scientific breakthrough has taken place. A new kind of drug has arrived on the market, working in an unprecedented way to revolutionise weight loss and dieting.

In 2023, Johann Hari began injecting himself with one of the weight loss drugs transforming how we look, feel and live.

What began as a personal journey soon took him on an international investigation, tackling some of the most world-changing issues as he asked: Who should be taking these medications? How are they set to change not only the way we think about weight loss, but our economies? What are the benefits – and what are the risks?

This is the book to read on the weight loss drugs taking over the world.

'Really important, and very necessary' STEPHEN FRY
'Compassionate, wise and mind-expanding . . . A must read' PHILIPPA PERRY©2024 Johann Hari (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Medicine & Health Care Industry Pharmacology Social Sciences Weight Loss & Weight Control Magic Nutrition
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I read this as my wife is considering going for the jab. I wanted to understand the drugs more, to better support her. In fact I left with a better understanding of just how difficult diet control is for her. I don’t have a problem with food so my default has always been “just stop eating so much. It is as simple as calories in, calories out”. Of course that did nothing to support or help her - the opposite. I now have deeper understanding of the how food and comfort controls the mind and body. I am immediately more compassionate and understanding. Brilliant. Finally, we have a fairly good diet with a smattering of junk food. After reading this I suspect you will think twice about eating processed food.

Well read, researched and convincing.

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I always enjoy Hari’s writing. The way he blends his experience into the subject always keeps me engaged! Worth listening to in 2024.

Always a pleasure

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One of the hottest topics of the past few years and one not covered by many. Always well researched and delivered . SO many are using these drugs without a care of the long term effects which are also essential for diabetics. Do the benefits outweigh any possible long term effects, that’s a very personal decision for many.

Very informative

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Tim Spector is a self declared expert.
So many quotes, he may as well have been a co-author. His pithy sayings are plagiarised from dozens of sources; he’s the academic version of Jay Shetty.

That said, Johan is a good storyteller and his personal experience helps understanding what, why and how people deal with obesity. If they choose to deal with it.

Your own words are enough.

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As Ozempic gets bigger and polarises society, this is an important read. Truly enjoyed it

Balanced and thoughtful

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