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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 8 MIN

Why Weight Loss Can Be Harmful to Your Health

from Defiant Health Radio with Dr. William Davis · host William Davis, MD

Yes, you can lose weight by reducing calories whether through a calorie-cutting diet, bariatric procedure, or pharmaceutical. But the effect is almost always temporary and followed by a return of weight followed by significant downturn in health. You were also likely not advised that losing weight by cutting calories, we now know through tracking of large numbers of people over many years, likely abbreviates your life by several years. In this and future podcasts, I will be introducing concepts that block these effects, concepts that I shall be exploring in even greater depth in my new book, Super Body. **Disclaimer:**The information presented in my books, blog posts, YouTube videos, podcasts, and other content is for informational and educational purposes only. The content I share should not be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your personal physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, medication, lifestyle, or healthcare regimen. Your individual health needs should be evaluated by a professional who is familiar with your unique medical history. I am also a co-founder and shareholder in Realize Therapeutics Corp.My new book is Super Body: A 3-Week Program to Harness the New Science of Body Composition and Restore Your Youthful ContoursAvailable on Amazon and other bookstores, now available for pre-order: Hachette (book publisher): https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/william-davis-md/super-body/9780306835995/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306835991?tag=hacboogrosit-20Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/super-body-william-davis-md/1147241313?ean=9780306835995&st=AFF&2sid=Hachette%20Book%20Group_8040641_NA&sourceId=AFFHachette%20Book%20GroupBooks-a-Million: .https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9780306835995?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&AID=11552245&PID=8040641&cjevent=dd19ff256e1711f081fe032d0a82b82dBookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/super-body-a-3-week-program-to-harness-the-new-science-of-body-composition-and-restore-your-youthful-contours/077984f489f568b2?ean=9780306835995&next=t&affiliate=2344Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMDBlog: WilliamDavisMD.comMembership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.comBooks:Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose WeightWheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Yes, you can lose weight by reducing calories whether through a calorie-cutting diet, bariatric procedure, or pharmaceutical. But the effect is almost always temporary and followed by a return of weight followed by significant downturn in health. You were also likely not advised that losing weight by cutting calories, we now know through tracking of large numbers of people over many years, likely abbreviates your life by several years. In this and future podcasts, I will be introducing...

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Yes, you can lose weight by reducing calories whether through a calorie-cutting diet, bariatric procedure, or pharmaceutical. But the effect is almost always temporary and followed by a return of weight followed by significant downturn in health....

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