Episode 152: Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension

A review of the science between the metabolic syndrome, including discussion of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. We discuss the pathophysiology of how enlargement of adipocytes disrupts metabolic signalling pathways and leads to buildup of lipid intermediates. We then consider how these effects impair health, examining the causes of insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and dysregulation of blood pressure. We conclude by looking at how such symptoms lead to pathology and increased mortality in overweight and obese individuals. Recommended prelistening is Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition, and Episode 18: Biochemistry Basics. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter.

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Episode 152: Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension is an episode from The Science of Everything Podcast by James Fodor.

This episode is 76:34 long.

This episode was published on Mar 29, 2025.

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