Mailbag: Understanding Body Dysmorphia

<p>How does biology affect our perception of body size?</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Body dysmorphia can have biological components related to metabolic dysfunction.</p></li><li><p>Compounded medications may lack the testing and safety guarantees of brand names.</p></li><li><p>Insurance requirements often lack a medical basis and can hinder proper treatment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>NOTABLE QUOTE</strong></p><p>&quot;The altered body image perception may be linked to metabolic signals.&quot; — Dr. Emily Cooper</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES</strong></p><p>None mentioned.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>Podcast Home:<a href="https://fatsciencepodcast.com/"><u> fatsciencepodcast.com</u></a></p><p>Cooper Center for Metabolism:<a href="https://coopermetabolic.com/"><u> coopermetabolic.com</u></a></p><p>Resources from Dr. Cooper:<a href="https://coopermetabolic.com/resources"><u> coopermetabolic.com/resources</u></a></p><p>Join Our Community:<a href="https://patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast"><u> patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast</u></a></p><p>Submit Your Question: <a href="http://docs.google.com/questions@fatsciencepodcast.com"><u>questions@fatsciencepodcast.com</u></a> or <a href="http://docs.google.com/dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com"><u>dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com</u></a></p><p>Fat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.</p><p><em>This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.</em></p>