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Former FDA chief: Ultraprocessed foods are ‘addictive’ like drugs | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
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6:09Now PlayingDr. David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, joins NewsNation to discuss his new book, "Diet, Drugs and Dopamine," which explores how ultraprocessed foods are engineered to trigger dopamine spikes, similar to drugs like cocaine, creating addiction-like cravings. Kessler weighs in on how much blame lies with individuals versus the food industry.
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