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Are you considering Ozempic? Before you take the leap, discover the risks you need to know about weight loss injections like Ozempic. In this eye-opening episode of the Healthy and Awake podcast, host Mike Vera breaks down the truth about these drugs with the help of top medical experts. From bone density loss, muscle depletion, and gastrointestinal issues to hidden conflicts of interest in pharmaceutical research, we uncover the facts that are often overlooked.
While the promise of easy weight loss may sound tempting, these injections come with serious long-term consequences that could leave you worse off than before. Learn how these drugs interfere with your body's natural processes, potentially leading to dependency, nutrient deficiencies, and even rebound weight gain. But it's not all bad news—Mike and his expert guests also share healthier, sustainable alternatives to achieve your health goals without relying on injections.
Whether you're already on weight loss injections or just curious, this episode offers crucial advice on bone health, nutrition, and creating a Lifestyle that supports real and lasting change. Watch now to empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make the best decisions for your health. Stay healthy. Stay awake.
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– Episode 25 w/ Dr. Amy Tiffany – https://youtu.be/cPiRqwPArCk?si=5S54OoOSa89KrldF
– Episode 53 w/ Dr. Charles Glassman – https://www.youtube.com/live/2B-LaBGpT68?si=Q7mazNKhhP64uJ4j
– Episode 57 w/ Dr. Shawn Baker – https://www.youtube.com/live/oQoQI28FbWg?si=nVDQOOATA2q8stUX
– Episode 55 w/ Dr. John Catanzro – https://www.youtube.com/live/DpZKW_xdsh4?si=bg8QwVI6F_NHV9dU
– Episode 63 w/ Dr. Robert Lufkin – https://www.youtube.com/live/8kNJg0txF3g?si=34oYmE_vbtm9a1aE
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
02:39 – Risks of Weight Loss Injections
06:36 – History of Weight Loss Drugs
13:25 – Ozempic and Muscle Wasting
15:35 – Short Term Problems
16:40 – Long Term Problems
20:44 – Future of Weight Loss Drugs
21:04 – How Weight Loss Injections Work
27:50 – Cost of Weight Loss In
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