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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
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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

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©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
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Thought provoking and eye opening. Enjoyed this book from beginning to end. This begs us to ask what are we doing to ourselves and the food company giants should be held accountable for targeting our young people with their sugary, salty, highly processed foods.

A must read!

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Johan’s books are always excellent, well considered and thorough. I feel much better educated having read it

Always wonderful

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Absolutely brilliant to listen to.
It made me think about my own decisions and how I should go forward from now.

Educational

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Johann has written a compelling piece about the use of diet drugs - their effects not only on the physical changes in the body, but the psychological changes/issues that arise with taking away the desire to eat, and the way the economy has already been affected.

Fascinating

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Johann Hari never disappoints! His topics are highly relevant, well researched and clearly presented in books that are enjoyable to read/listen to and Magic Pill is no exception. Really enjoyed learning about the history and potential effects of this new medication regime, Thankyou!

The balance between the positives and negatives of this drug

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A balanced and well researched explanation of the new weight loss drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro etc. As someone on a clinical trial I found it interesting. I look forward to seeing where we go from here.

Balanced

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I love all of this authors books, and this one did not disappoint. he also narrates in a really easy to listen to way. Thoughtful and well researched commentary on a very controversial issue

Fantastic!

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Great insight into the toxic food culture of the nation and how the big companies are all about profits. Well read, really interesting.

Eye opener to the food industry

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As much as I would like to believe there is a solution through drugs... I think the drive of greed will be the continuing story. Follow the money. This book does share opinions that are valid to consider.

Have we really moved from obesity to health?

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Such a balanced approach to talking about such an important issue. As always, a brilliantly written and presented book by Johann Hari

Brilliant and game changing

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