323: Ozempic, Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True?

Oh, oh, oh Ozempic? By now you’ve probably heard the catchy jingle on TV or heard about the newest weight loss drug phenomenon that has the Kardashians looking downright skinny these days. But what exactly is Ozempic? Is it safe? Does it have side effects and is it a solution for long lasting weight loss or just another too good to be true ploy by big pharma? Tune in to hear us answer all these questions and more!

In this episode, we break down the mechanism of action of Ozempic or Wegovy. You will learn all about GLP-1, how this peptide is normally produced in the body, and how overriding the body’s signals with this injectable drug can be downright dangerous. Plus, we’ll compare this “wonder drug” to a food-as-medicine ketosis approach and teach you why the quick fix isn’t always the best solution!

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What is Ozempic?

How is GLP-1 Stimulated?Episode 89 Why I HATE Non-Caloric Sweeteners

What Drives GLP-1 Deficiency?

Is Ozempic Safe and Effective?Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide monotherapy versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 1): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multinational, multicentre phase 3a trial

Side Effects of Ozempic

Cost Per Injection

Ozempic vs. Keto

How to Increase GLP-1

How PhytoCompounds Increase GLP-1Glutamine - GI Lining Support

Grassfed Whey ProteinNaturally Nourished Episode 288 Whey Protein

Smoothies and Shakes Ebook 

Calcium - OsteofactorsNori Salmon Roll Ups

Soluble Fiber - PhytoFiber

GlucomannanMiracle Noodles

Flavonoids reported to elevate GLP-1 levelsQuercetinInflammazyme

Apigenin

CurcuminSuper Turmeric

EGCGWild Foods Teas use code ALIMILLERRD

HispidulinHerbal Immune

HesperidinBio-C Plus

Does Berberine Affect GLP-1?Berberine Boost

Long Term Effects of KetoLong-Term Effects of a Novel Continuous Remote Care Intervention Including Nutritional Ketosis for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A 2-Year Non-randomized Clinical Trial

More Resources:Improvement of Glucose Tolerance by Food Factors Having Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Releasing Activity 

Weight Loss Outcomes Associated With Semaglutide Treatment for Patients With Overweight or Obesity

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