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Doctor debunks weight loss medication myths.
Summary
Dr. Ania Jastreboff told TODAY that several common beliefs are myths, including that weight loss continues indefinitely, that these drugs cure obesity, and that microdosing is effective for people without obesity.
Content
Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and co-author with Oprah Winfrey of the book "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like to Be Free," spoke on TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones. She addressed several common beliefs about prescription weight loss medications. The discussion focused on whether weight loss continues indefinitely, whether the drugs cure obesity, and whether microdosing is effective for people without obesity.
Key points from the interview:
- Jastreboff appeared on TODAY to discuss medication-related misconceptions.
- She described the belief that weight loss continues indefinitely as a myth.
- She described the idea that the medications cure obesity altogether as a myth.
- She noted that claims about microdosing being effective for people without obesity were presented as a myth.
- She is co-author of the book "Enough," which relates to the broader conversation about health and weight.
Summary:
Jastreboff's remarks aimed to clarify several widely held misconceptions about prescription weight loss medications. Undetermined at this time.
