The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#33 - Rudy Leibel, M.D.: Finding the obesity gene and discovering leptin

Dec 17, 2018 · 02:20:29

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Rudy Leibel details the discovery of the obesity gene and leptin.
Discusses the genetics, causes, and effects of obesity.
Explores energy expenditure and metabolic processes related to weight.

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