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BV #27: GLP-1: The Metabolic 'Credit Card' You Can't Pay Back?
In this episode we discuss:
-The truth about GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drugs: benefits vs side effects Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:39 – unpacking Super Bowl ads for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
5:15 – why GLP-1 marketing is falling flat: are people waking up?
10:26 – are pharmaceuticals the solution for the modern food system?
14:40 – GLP-1 commercial downplays potential serious side effects
18:22 – the benefits of GLP-1 agonists for glucose metabolism
19:45 – the major difference between GLP-1 drugs and our own natural GLP-1 hormone
21:49 – GLP-1 drugs lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior
23:37 – gut problems, muscle loss, and 4x faster weight regain (additional side effects from GLP-1 drugs)
25:26 – risk vs. reward for GLP-1 drugs