Episode #77: Semaglutide, A GLP-1 Agonist, Showing Success With Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

<p class="">My guest this week is <strong>Caleb Greer, FNP-C</strong> <strong>of Precision Regenerative and Functional Medicine</strong>.</p> <p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1641786063600_582" class="">In this episode, Caleb and I discuss Semaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist. If you or someone you know has been struggling with weight loss or have diabetes this is the episode to listen to. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of GLP-1 agonists as well as who is a good candidate, benefits outside of weight loss, what conditions are contraindicated and how long should you take them?</p> <p class=""><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>Thank you</strong> to <a href= "https://bit.ly/NNHRW10">drinkHRW.com</a>  and BiOptimizers.</p> <p class=""><strong>Molecular Hydrogen</strong> addresses these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improves metabolic balance. <strong>Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.</strong> Visit <a href= "https://bit.ly/NNHRW10">drinkHRW.com</a>/superhuman <strong>and</strong> <strong>use promo code LONGEVITY for 15% off.</strong></p> <p class="">BiOptimizers makes the only full-spectrum and most bioavailable Magnesium Supplement on the market called Magnesium Breakthrough – I use it every day and every night for brain benefits, to optimize my sleep, and much more.<br /> Visit <a href= "http://www.magnesiumbreakthrough.com/bionat">www.magnesiumbreakthrough.com/</a>bionat and use code <strong>bionat for 10% off!</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>EPISODE TAKEAWAYS</strong></p> <p class="">[05:50] When did Caleb start using GLP-1 agonists in his practice?..</p> <p class="">[10:00] What controls appetite regulation and homeostasis?..</p> <p class="">[18:00] What exactly is GLP-1 and what do GLP-1 agonists do? </p> <p class="">[25:00] Will the price for these GLP-1 agonists go down anytime soon?..</p> <p class="">[28:02] Due to slower gastric emptying, is it beneficial to use digestive enz