The Genius Life 399: How Big Food and Big Pharma Work Together to Profit Off Chronic Disease | Calley Means
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May 27, 2024 
Former consultant Calley Means discusses the collaboration between Big Food and Big Pharma to profit off chronic diseases. Topics include metabolic health, the influence of industries on medical recommendations, benefits of high-quality collagen, over-reliance on medications, revolutionizing healthcare with personalized medicine, and fighting against unhealthy food choices.
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Surgeon's Awakening To Metabolic Links
- Casey noticed her sinus surgery patients often had multiple comorbidities like diabetes and depression.
- She was reprimanded for asking whether inflammation related to diet and metabolic health.
Industry Buys Influence Over News And Research
- Media and research receive industry money, creating backchannels that mute criticism and shape narratives.
- This influences public understanding of risks and diverts attention from prevention.
Chronic Disease Industry Grew While Prevention Lagged
- The chronic-disease complex has grown since WWII while life expectancy gains stalled for non-infectious diseases.
- Much research and spending focus on symptom management, not prevention.