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Dr. Emily Cooper addresses listener questions about body dysmorphia and metabolic dysfunction while discussing the challenges of compounded medications and insurance-driven diet requirements.

How does biology affect our perception of body size? Dr. Emily Cooper answers listener questions about body dysmorphia and metabolic dysfunction. Mark and Andrea discuss the challenges with compounded medications and the implications of insurance-driven diet requirements. KEY TAKEAWAYS Body dysmorphia can have biological components related to metabolic dysfunction. Compounded medications may lack the testing and safety guarantees of brand names. Insurance requirements often lack a medical basis and can hinder proper treatment. NOTABLE QUOTE "The altered body image perception may be linked to metabolic signals." — Dr. Emily Cooper LINKS & RESOURCES None mentioned. Links & Resources Podcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.com Cooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.com Resources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resources Join Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast Submit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com Fat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as…

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