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How are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic transforming the world of weight loss? These medications, initially developed for diabetes, have shown profound effects on reducing body weight and curbing appetite. But what are the risks and side effects?
In this episode, I sit down with Johann Hari, bestselling author and journalist, to explore the science behind semaglutide, its surprising benefits, and the risks you should be aware of.
Johann, known for his deep dives into health and societal issues, shares personal experiences and insights from his latest book, Magic Pill. Having tried these drugs himself and extensively researched their impact, Hari offers a unique perspective on how drugs like Ozempic could reshape the obesity epidemic. But are they truly the magic pill we've been waiting for? And more importantly, at what cost to our health and society?
In this interview, you’ll learn . . .
The connection between processed foods and the global obesity epidemic
Understanding how Ozempic alters appetite through the action of GLP-1 hormones
The risks associated with long-term use of Ozempic
How these drugs might exacerbate eating disorders
The challenges surrounding the availability and use of Ozempic
And more . . .
So, if you're curious about the hidden dangers and unexpected benefits of this "miracle" weight loss drug, click play and join the conversation
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Timestamps:
(06:22) Obesity and willpower myths
(11:58) Personal Ozempic experience
(15:52) Expectations vs. reality
(22:48) Why most diets fail
(34:38) Post-diet options
(37:29) Significant Ozempic risks
(42:17) Eating disorder risks
(47:50) Long-term Ozempic use
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How are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic transforming the world of weight loss? These medications, initially developed for diabetes, have shown profound effects on reducing body weight and curbing appetite. But what are the risks and side effects?
In this episode, I sit down with Johann Hari, bestselling author and journalist, to explore the science behind semaglutide, its surprising benefits, and the risks you should be aware of.
Johann, known for his deep dives into health and societal issues, shares personal experiences and insights from his latest book, Magic Pill. Having tried these drugs himself and extensively researched their impact, Hari offers a unique perspective on how drugs like Ozempic could reshape the obesity epidemic. But are they truly the magic pill we've been waiting for? And more importantly, at what cost to our health and society?
In this interview, you’ll learn . . .
The connection between processed foods and the global obesity epidemic
Understanding how Ozempic alters appetite through the action of GLP-1 hormones
The risks associated with long-term use of Ozempic
How these drugs might exacerbate eating disorders
The challenges surrounding the availability and use of Ozempic
And more . . .
So, if you're curious about the hidden dangers and unexpected benefits of this "miracle" weight loss drug, click play and join the conversation
---
Timestamps:
(06:22) Obesity and willpower myths
(11:58) Personal Ozempic experience
(15:52) Expectations vs. reality
(22:48) Why most diets fail
(34:38) Post-diet options
(37:29) Significant Ozempic risks
(42:17) Eating disorder risks
(47:50) Long-term Ozempic use
---
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