190 Ozempic and Menopause: The Truth About GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss

2024-12-05

Show Notes If weight gain during menopause has been a challenge, you might have heard of Ozempic—one of the GLP-1 medications making waves for weight loss. But how exactly does it work, and is it right for you? In today's episode, Dr. Dominika Hertsberg and I dive into how Ozempic can help with weight loss by controlling hunger and boosting metabolism. But what if you’re not ready for medication just yet? No worries—we also talk about simple, natural ways to support your weight loss journey, including diet and exercise. Tune in to learn if GLP-1 drugs could fit yo...

Show Notes

If weight gain during menopause has been a challenge, you might have heard of Ozempic—one of the GLP-1 medications making waves for weight loss. But how exactly does it work, and is it right for you? In today's episode, Dr. Dominika Hertsberg and I dive into how Ozempic can help with weight loss by controlling hunger and boosting metabolism. But what if you’re not ready for medication just yet? No worries—we also talk about simple, natural ways to support your weight loss journey, including diet and exercise.

Tune in to learn if GLP-1 drugs could fit your health goals—or if a few diet and lifestyle tweaks are all you need.

Timestamps (00:01:26) What are GLP-1 Drugs (00:05:22) How GLP-1 drugs reduce inflammation (00:06:24) Potential Side Effects and Risks (00:09:00) Nutrition and Muscle Maintenance on GLP-1 (00:18:52) How GLP-1 drugs affect the gut-brain axis (00:22:01) Future Implications in Medicine (00:25:37) Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1

About The Guest

Find out more about Dr. Dominika Hertsberg by visiting Hello Hot Flash.

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