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Metabolic boost Herman Pontzer on how metabolism really works

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The misunderstood

science of metabolism

Why do so many diets lead to

us gaining weight? Is exercise

really essential to losing a few

pounds? Evolutionary biologist

Herman Pontzer has conducted

groundbreaking studies into

such questions, including work

with Hadza hunter-gatherer

communities in Tanzania. In this

lecture, he reveals how metabolism

controls every aspect of our health.

Join us on 25 February from 6pm

GMT or watch later on demand.

Tickets are available now.

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