GLP-1 Medications: Weight Loss, Safety, New Frontiers in Obesity Treatment w/ Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen

Описание: Have you heard all the buzz about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic? Wondering if they're just a quick fix or the real deal? In today’s episode, we dive into the science behind these medications, what they do to your body, and who should (and shouldn’t) be using them.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a leading expert in endocrinology and obesity medicine, joins us to break down the benefits of GLP-1 meds, potential side effects, and the importance of proper guidance when using them. We talk about how these drugs, originally designed for type 2 diabetes, are now being used for weight loss and why they’ve become so trendy.

In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction
02:51 How Dr. Rocio got into GLP-1 medications
05:07 What are GLP-1 medications and how do they work?
07:33 Additional health benefits of GLP-1 meds
10:14 How to evaluate if you’re a candidate for GLP-1 therapy
18:26 Red flags to watch for when selecting a GLP-1 clinic
20:30 Compounded vs. branded GLP-1 medications
22:14 Potential side effects and horror stories
24:03 The right dosage and microdosing with GLP-1
26:38 Body composition and the importance of muscle maintenance
32:58 How to improve muscle mass with a low appetite
37:24 Dr. Rocio’s new book and what it covers


Mentioned in the Episode:

Dr. Rocio’s New Book, Weight Loss: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve: https://a.co/d/b0rTjJe
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From saving lives to spilling the tea, Scrubs to Stilettos is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Tiffany Moon and Dr. Nicole Martin—two board-certified anesthesiologists, mothers, and former Real Housewives. From fashion and beauty to health, relationships, and parenting, NOTHING is off limits. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications! Tune in weekly for your dose of wit, wisdom, and the occasional wardrobe malfunction. Because life isn’t always pretty—but it sure is worth talking about.

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