135: What You Should Know Before Starting Ozempic

Ozempic is the latest weight-loss craze sweeping the world, and with good reason: it really is providing results. But is this "miracle" drug as miraculous as it seems to be?

In this episode, you'll learn:

- what Ozempic and Wegovy actually do inside your body

- the potential pros and cons of taking this peptide

- why Ozempic isn't a magic weight-loss drug

- alternative options to Ozempic to help you lose weight

... and more!

Show Notes:

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Coursework from Master’s in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine Program at the University of Western States

Efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists versus SGLT-2 inhibitors in overweight/obese patients with or without diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Link Between Ozempic and Gallbladder Disease?

Ozempic Goes Way Off-Label

Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

Nutritional modulation of endogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion: a review

What Is Ozempic and Why Is It Getting So Much Attention?

Weight regain and cardiometabolic effects after withdrawal of semaglutide: The STEP 1 trial extension

For Those With Eating Disorders, Ozempic Can Be A Triggering Nightmare

Boosting GLP-1 by Natural Products

GLP-1 Supplements

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists and How They Work

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