America’s Obesity Crisis: Is Ozempic a Cure or a Cover-Up? | Calley Means and Tyna Moore
Mark Hyman
Feb 17, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Beware Ozempic's severe side effect risks
In one study, Ozempic-like drugs increased the risk of stomach paralysis by 367%, pancreatitis by 900%, and bowel obstruction by 422%.
Beware muscle loss with Ozempic use
When using drugs like Ozempic, 40% of the weight lost is muscle, which is the key to your metabolism.
Learn from Pottinger's cats: avoid processed diets for health
A 1930s study on cats showed that a processed diet led to infertility and disease within three generations, mirroring our current human health crisis.
Microdose GLP-1s to gain benefits without side effects
Using GLP-1 agonists at a microdose, such as a fifth of the standard starting dose, may provide benefits for conditions like autoimmune disease and high blood pressure without the severe side effects.
Address GLP-1 deficiency to combat obesity and metabolic dysfunction
Obesity and metabolic dysfunction may be linked to a deficiency in the GLP-1 hormone, potentially caused by genetic mutations or our toxic food environment.
Investigate GLP-1 agonists for neuroinflammation and joint health
Contrary to popular belief, GLP-1 agonists are being studied for their positive, regenerative impacts on neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and joint cartilage.
Recognize whole foods provide fewer calories than labeled
The body extracts significantly fewer calories from whole foods like nuts than what is listed on the label, with almonds providing 32% less energy than stated.
Understand carbohydrate-insulin model to combat obesity
The carbohydrate-insulin model posits that refined carbs and sugar drive high levels of insulin, the fat-storage hormone that locks fat in cells and slows metabolism.
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