Rudy Leibel
Scientist who conducted a study showing that people who lost significant weight (reduced obese) had substantially lower energy expenditure than individuals of the same body composition who had never been obese.
Videos Mentioning Rudy Leibel

#33 – Rudy Leibel, M.D.: Finding the obesity gene and discovering leptin
Peter Attia MD
Professor at Columbia University whose work focuses on type 2 diabetes and obesity, and a key figure in the discovery of leptin.

215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.
Peter Attia MD
A colleague of Dr. Gershon's at Columbia University, known for experimental research into how different meal types impact satiety and absorption.

The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight
Andrew Huberman
Scientist who conducted a study showing that people who lost significant weight (reduced obese) had substantially lower energy expenditure than individuals of the same body composition who had never been obese.

205 - Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)
Peter Attia MD
A prominent metabolism researcher mentioned as part of a consortium of heavy hitters in the field.