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Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta, DO, MS

Physician, habit scientist, bestselling author, and podcast host. Available for interviews, keynotes, and media appearances.

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Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta, DO, MS is a physician, habit scientist, and bestselling author helping people master the science of lasting behavior change.

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Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta, DO, MS is a physician with 25+ years of clinical experience, bestselling author of The Science of Habits, and host of the Recalibrate podcast. He teaches a neuroscience-based framework — the Habit Cycle — that helps people build consistent habits around weight, focus, stress, and energy.

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Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta, DO, MS is a physician, habit scientist, bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host with over 25 years of clinical experience in weight management and behavior change medicine.

Founder of the Valley Forge Weight Management Center and creator of the Habit Intelligence System, Dr. Gupta has helped thousands of patients understand how the Habit Cycle — Trigger, Craving, Action, Reward — shapes everything from consistency and weight to focus and stress.

His books, including The Science of Habits and Don't Just Lose Weight, Lose Inches, distill decades of clinical research into practical, science-backed frameworks for everyday people. He is the host of the Recalibrate Your Mindset & Metabolism podcast, with 100+ episodes reaching listeners worldwide.

Dr. Gupta is a Cochrane Associate Editor and is available for media interviews, podcast appearances, keynote presentations, and expert commentary on habit science, behavior change, and sustainable health.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

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2025

Gupta A. Effects on blood pressure and heart rate in children/adults taking amphetamines. Cochrane Library.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4601
2025

Gupta A. Water fluoridation effects on dental caries and fluorosis in children. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4560
2024

Gupta A. Remote cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain management in adults. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4438
2024

Gupta A. Mesh versus non-mesh repair for incarcerated groin hernia. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4440
2024

Gupta A. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy compared with percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4417
2024

Gupta A. Pelvic floor muscle training benefits for post-prostate surgery incontinence. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4415
2023

Gupta A. Parathyroidectomy versus observation for primary hyperparathyroidism. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4334
2023

Tort S, Gupta A. Oral glucose-lowering medications during Ramadan fasting in type 2 diabetes. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4374
2023

Gupta A. Bubble CPAP compared with ventilator CPAP in preterm infants. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4346
2023

Tort S, Gupta A. Low glycemic index/load diets for overweight/obesity. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4359
2023

Gupta A. LAMA plus LABA versus LABA plus ICS for stable COPD. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4356
2023

Tort S, Gupta A. Exercise-based rehabilitation for pulmonary hypertension. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4304
2023

Tort S, Gupta A. Personally tailored activities for severe dementia in long-term care. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4308
2023

Patel SK, Gericke R, Dougherty J, Gupta A. Perceived weight status and BMI perception effects on food attitudes. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

DOI: 10.1515/jom-2022-0211
2023

Ciapponi A, Gupta A. Consumer and provider views on formal health service partnerships. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4283
2023

Ciapponi A, Gupta A. Heparin dosing for venous thromboembolism prevention post-bariatric surgery. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4214
2022

Gupta A. Comprehensive geriatric assessment for community-dwelling older adults. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4115
2022

Patel SK, Gupta A. Dietary habit changes during COVID-19 in chronic disease patients. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

DOI: 10.1515/jom-2022-0104
2022

Kochhar S, Tasnim T, Gupta A. Cadaveric dissection necessity in medical education pre/post-COVID. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

DOI: 10.1515/jom-2022-0016
2022

Gericke RC, Gupta AK. Mask-wearing effects on exercise physiology. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

DOI: 10.1515/jom-2022-0045
2022

Usman M, Gupta AK, Xue W. Wearable ring bioelectrical impedance analyzer for body fat estimation. Smart Health.

DOI: 10.1016/j.smhl.2022.100275
2022

Gupta A. Controlled-release oxycodone for cancer-related pain. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4050
2022

Ciapponi A, Gupta A. Antiemetics for chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.4029
2022

Tort S, Gupta A. NSAIDs versus COXIBs for acute gout. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3940
2021

Arigo D, Mogle JA, Brown MM, Gupta A. Ecological momentary assessment refinement for cardiovascular disease risk in women. mHealth.

DOI: 10.21037/mhealth-20-143
2021

Gupta A. Anticholinergics combined with alpha-blockers for benign prostatic obstruction. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3763
2021

Gupta A. Dupilumab effects for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3661
2021

Gupta A. Psychological therapies for chronic pain (excluding headache). Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3327
2021

Gupta A. Pioglitazone effects for type 2 diabetes risk prevention. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3521
2021

Burch J, Gupta A. Hospital-based specialist palliative care for advanced illness. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3365
2021

Gupta A. Pioglitazone versus alternative glucose-lowering interventions for diabetes prevention. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3520
2021

Gupta A. Workplace-external sedentary behavior interventions for adults under 60. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3357
2021

Gupta A. Topical antibiotics for chronic suppurative otitis media. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3065
2021

Gupta A. Insulin glargine/detemir versus NPH insulin for type 2 diabetes. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3515
2021

Gupta A. Physical activity interventions for overweight/obese school-age children. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3429
2021

Gupta A. Weight loss interventions for overweight/obese breast cancer survivors. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.3581
2020

Cagiltay E, Celik A, Dixon JB, Pouwels S, Santoro S, Gupta A, et al.. Metabolic effects and ileal L-cell peptide secretion across bariatric procedures. Diabetic Medicine.

DOI: 10.1111/dme.14191
2020

Burch J, Gupta A. Ceruloplasmin and hepatic copper accuracy for Wilson's disease diagnosis. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.2868
2020

Gupta A. Multiple micronutrient food fortification health benefits. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.2954
2020

Gupta A. Older adult involvement in healthcare decision-making. Cochrane Clinical Answers.

DOI: 10.1002/cca.2853

Key Topics & Talking Points

The Habit Cycle

How the 4-phase Trigger–Craving–Action–Reward loop controls behavior without conscious awareness.

Why Willpower Fails

The neuroscience behind why motivation-based approaches don't stick — and what does.

Habit & Weight Loss

The link between habit consistency and sustainable weight management from 25+ years of clinical practice.

The Habit Cycle Score

A science-backed assessment that identifies which phase of your Habit Cycle is sabotaging results.

Building Keystone Habits

How one foundational habit creates a cascade of positive behavior change across all life areas.

Stress, Focus & Habits

How chronic stress rewires the Habit Cycle and practical tools to recalibrate it.

Books

The Science of Habits

Don't Just Lose Weight, Lose Inches

The 100 Days Happiness Journal

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