The Diet Crimes of Metabolife

About this episode

This episode explores the transformation of Metabolife from an illegal to a legal manufacturer of methamphetamine and its implications in the diet industry.

The rags-to-riches tale of how an illegal methamphetamine manufacturer became a legal methamphetamine manufacturer. Support us: Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks! How the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 Weakened the FDAMad About MetabolifeStimulant Propels Diet EmpireThe dangers of the herb ephedra - Harvard Health An Historical Review of Steps a...

People in this episode

Hosts: Aubrey Gordon, Michael Hobbes

Topics covered

• dieting
• supplements
• health regulation
• methamphetamine
• ephedra
• diet industry

Keywords

• Metabolife
• diet supplements
• ephedra
• FDA
• health regulation
• methamphetamine
• diet industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metabolife, FDA, Harvard Health

Books & works: Aubrey's documentary, Aubrey's book, Mike's other podcast

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