# 693: Weight Gain Isn't About Calories — It's Insulin | Dr. Jason Fung

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Podcast: [The Jesse Chappus Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jesse-chappus-show-745402)
Published: 2026-02-24T21:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jessechappus.com/dr-jason-fung-weight-gain
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Duration seconds: 7264

## Resource

Dr. Jason Fung is a nephrologist, researcher, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of The Fasting Method. Show partners: LMNT - Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase by using this link Troscriptions - 10% off your first order by using the code "JESSE" at checkout Jaspr - Save $300 off your Jaspr air scrubber by using this link Show notes: jessechappus.com/693

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