The Truth Behind Ozempic

Show Notes: 

On today’s episode of the podcast, we dive into the truth behind Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist. Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a naturally occurring hormone released by the gut after eating. This hormone prompts the pancreas to produce insulin, helping to control blood sugar levels. GLP-1 Agonists treat type II diabetes, however Ozempic is one of the brand name GLP-1 Agonist medications that is now being prescribed for weight loss treatment. First we discuss what Ozempic is and what peptides are. We further discuss the pros and cons of taking ozempic by diving into the research. Research on GLP-1 Agonists for weight loss is limited to short term studies, however, we share why we think GLP-1 Agonists are probably pretty safe for the body long term. However, because of the nature of these medications, we discuss why it is extremely important to continue to strength train and get your daily protein amount in while taking this medication. We finish this episode with our opinions about the future of fitness and why GLP-1 Agonists can potentially lead to ethical dilemmas for individuals.  

We partner with registered dietitians to offer nutrition coaching. One of our dietitians wrote an interesting blog on how to increase your GLP-1 naturally.

In this episode we discuss:

• Benefits of Ozempic
• Reasons to take Ozempic
• Why you need to strength train while on Ozempic 
• Side Effects and Considerations
• Financial and Health Care Considerations