Most people are eating far less protein than they think — and it shows up in everything from daily energy to how well a weight-loss drug actually works. Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to talk about getting protein intake right, where creatine fits in, and why supplementation matters more, not less, when you're on a GLP-1.

He also walks through the work he and his team do at TransformRX Chicago and where growth peptides fit into a longevity plan.

In this episode:
• Why daily protein intake is the foundation
• Creatine on a GLP-1 weight-loss journey
• Growth peptides — what they are and where they fit
• Inside TransformRX Chicago

Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, August 27, 2026.

This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting any treatment.

How do you add years to your health not just your life? Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to break down the three things that actually move the needle on health span, starting with the one intervention he says beats everything else: exercise.

He also takes on the questions people are asking most right now — how peptides differ from GLP-1s, who testosterone replacement therapy is actually for, and why GLP-1s keep coming up in conversations about perimenopause.

In this episode:
• The three levers that extend health span
• Peptides vs. GLP-1s — what each is really doing
• Testosterone replacement therapy: who it's for, who it isn't
• GLP-1s and perimenopause

Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, August 13, 2026.

This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting any treatment.

What does it actually take to feel like the best version of yourself? In this episode, Dr. Bal Nandra shares his approach to treating the whole person not just symptoms and helping people get back to feeling energized, clear, and well. From how the body responds to modern wellness treatments to the everyday habits that move the needle most, Dr. Nandra talks through what "optimizing your health" really means, where people tend to go wrong, and the small changes that add up to a big difference in how you look and feel. If you've been running on empty or just want to feel more like yourself, this conversation is a grounded, practical starting point for becoming the best you. This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice.

Weight loss medications like GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) are everywhere right now and so is the misinformation. In this episode, Dr. Bal Nandra sits down to separate fact from fiction and tackle the myths that keep people confused, skeptical, or scared off.

Is it "cheating"? Will you gain all the weight back the moment you stop? Are the side effects as bad as everyone says? Who are these medications actually for and who are they not for? Dr. Nandra breaks down how these drugs really work, what the science does and doesn't support, and what to consider before starting a conversation with your doctor.

Whether you're curious, considering treatment, or just tired of the noise, this is a clear-eyed look at what's real when it comes to modern weight loss medicine.

This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice.