This episode’s guest is Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. She’s arguably the top specialist in Ozempic and related weight loss medications. Dr. Salas-Whalen is a double board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes and thyroid disorders. She is a strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially in regard to obesity and diabetes.

In this episode, Dr Salas-Whalen and I discuss:

- Is Ozempic safe?

- Why is the US in an obesity epidemic?

- The dangers of rapid weight loss.

- What causes obesity?

- Strategies for long-term weight loss.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Obesity Epidemic

00:05:10 - Hormone Therapy and Satiety

00:10:04 - The Problem with Innate GLP1

00:15:20 - The Responsibility of the Food Industry

00:20:43 - Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Weight

00:26:06 - Underdiagnosing Patients

00:36:29 - Side Effects and Containment

00:41:33 - Managing Medication Use

00:46:58 - Obesity and Transgenerational Fat Storage

00:51:52 - Muscle Composition and Protein Intake

00:57:15 - Vascular Health and Obesity Treatment

Links and Resources:

Dr. Salas-Whalen’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/drsalasw/

Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen - https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkendocrinology

Sponsors:

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