EFR 735: The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1 Agonists, How Poor Metabolic Health Causes Chronic Disease, and Why Focusing on Your Mitochondria Daily Can Boost Energy and Increase Your Lifespan with Dr. Casey Means

<p>This episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://levels.link/chase" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Levels</a> and <a href= "https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward">LMNT.</a></p> <p>Dr. Casey Means, MD is back to share her perspective of thinking of ourselves as a parent to our <em>37 trillion</em> cells, caring for them and providing them with what they need to create happiness, energy, and creativity. We unpack how mitochondrial health is key to having a strong life force and how you can live for your mitochondria health every day.</p> <p>We cover food, movement, stress management, environmental toxins, and circadian rhythm as levers to support your cellular health. We also talk about metabolic dysfunction and weight loss, addressing the potential risks of quick-fix weight loss options like Ozempic, and the importance of muscle in reducing inflammation and processing glucose. Finally, we examine the impact of psychological health, fear, loneliness, and exercise on metabolic health.</p> <p>Follow Casey <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen">@drcaseyskitchen</a></p> <p>Follow Chase <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning">@chase_chewning</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>In this episode, you will learn...</strong></p> <ul> <li class="css-1eg5fk0" data-slate-node="element"> <div class="css-ss00rg" data-slate-node="element"> <span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">The importance of</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><strong class="css-35ezg3" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">mitochondria</span></strong></span></span><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">, the energy-producing structures in our cells</span></span></span></div> </li> <li class="css-1eg5fk0" data-slate-node="element"> <div class="css-ss00rg" data-slate-node="element"> <span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">Th