Episode shownotes
GLP-1 agonist medications have been a popular topic of discussion recently. While this weight loss drug was designed for obesity, GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic have made their way into Hollywood. This has people questioning their safety and possible health risks, especially in the long run. Are GLP-1 agonists a quick fix for weight loss or a lifetime prescription? Who should be prescribed this medication, and what are the possible side effects?
This Longevity by Design episode features an interview with Dr. Spencer NadolskyβAn obesity and lipid specialist physician. Dr. Nadolsky explains how GLP-1 medications cause weight loss, answers questions about safety concerns, and discusses interesting patient stories about how people react to this medication. Dr. Nadolsky has a lot of patient experience with GLP-1 agonist drugs and is very knowledgeable about their current use and future potential.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: (0:00β2:00)
- Why Dr. Nadolsky became a physician: (2:00β4:13)
- What is cardiometabolic medicine?: (4:13β5:17)
- What is a βhealthyβ metabolism?: (5:17β7:37)
- How does diet impact glucose regulation: (7:37β10:20)
- Why has insulin resistance increased in the past decade?: (10:20β11:45)
- Ethnicity impacts BMI cutoffs: (11:45β12:57)
- Is obesity a choice?: (12:57β17:40)
- How socioeconomic status impacts obesity: (17:40β21:30)
- What's better: A BMI score or a DEXA scan?: (21:30β25:33)
- How strength training improves healthspan: (25:33β32:32)
- What a fasting insulin blood test tells you: (32:32β36:58)
- Health risks of insulin resistance: (35:15β38:08)
- How insulin resistance can increase ApoB: (38:08β39:25)
- How does ApoB predict heart disease risk?: (39:25β42:50)
- Why isn't ApoB included in typical lipid panels?: (42:50β44:25)
- Behavioral science and clinical practice: (44:25β50:06)
- How do GLP-1 agonists cause weight loss? (50:06β56:03)
- Negative side effects of GLP-1 medications: (56:03β57:36)
- Price of GLP-1s: (57:36β58:53)
- GLP-1: A short term quick fix or a lifetime prescription?: (58:53β1:02:19)
- Biggest health myths on social media: (1:02:19β1:08:45)
- Top tip for healthspan: (1:08:45βend)
Longevity By Design is produced by InsideTracker. InsideTracker provides a personalized health analysis and data-driven wellness guide to help you add years to your lifeβand life to your years. Choose a plan that best fits your needs to get your comprehensive biomarker analysis, customized action plan, and customer-exclusive healthspan resources.
Listen to all episodes of Longevity By Design at https://info.insidetracker.com/longevitybydesign