Ep. 152 – The Starvation Mode Myth Revisited

Straight Talk on Health · Mar 16, 2026 · 9m

Why is it difficult to maintain weight loss? The concept of “starvation mode” has been used to explain why the body demands to return to its previous weight. A version of that known as Adaptive Thermogenesis may also have a role. Dr. Chet looks at this issue on this edition of Straight Talk on Health