EFR 735: The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1 Agonists, How Poor Metabolic Health Causes Chronic Disease, and Why Focusing on Your Mitochondria Daily Can Boost Energy and Increase Your Lifespan with Dr. Casey Means

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Dr. Casey Means, MD is back to share her perspective of thinking of ourselves as a parent to our 37 trillion cells, caring for them and providing them with what they need to create happiness, energy, and creativity. We unpack how mitochondrial health is key to having a strong life force and how you can live for your mitochondria health every day.

We cover food, movement, stress management, environmental toxins, and circadian rhythm as levers to support your cellular health. We also talk about metabolic dysfunction and weight loss, addressing the potential risks of quick-fix weight loss options like Ozempic, and the importance of muscle in reducing inflammation and processing glucose. Finally, we examine the impact of psychological health, fear, loneliness, and exercise on metabolic health.

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In this episode, you will learn...

• The importance of mitochondria, the energy-producing structures in our cells
• The negative impact of modern Western lifestyle and ways to counteract this through everyday choices, such as diet, stress management, and environmental toxins
• The link between metabolic dysfunction and weight gain, with a closer look at quick-fix weight loss solutions and their potential risks like GLP1 "Ozempic"
• The role of muscle in reducing inflammation and processing glucose
• The psychological effects of fear, loneliness, and exercise on wellbeing
• How even simple activities can significantly impact metabolic health and how intense exercise can affect blood sugar levels
• The connection between soil health and the quality of our food
• Potential benefits of regenerative farming and organic food
• The importance of consuming whole, unprocessed foods to support the machinery that converts food into energy in our bodies
• Negative effects of overloading the body with ultra-processed food

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