#199: The benefits, risks, and uses for GLP1s like Ozempic and Wegovy with McCall McPherson PA-C

McCall McPherson, the founder of Modern Thyroid, is a Physician Assistant and Thyroid + Hormone expert. In today's episode, she explains why she often recommends GLP-1 drugs. She educates that while they can be used for weight loss, their uses extend far beyond weight loss.

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0:00: Introduction
3:40: What are GLP-1s?
5:20: How do GLP-1s affect your brain chemistry?
8:45: Dosing GLP-1s, muscle loss, and exercise
13:08:Who can benefit from GLP-1s?
17:00:Side effects and risks of GLP-1s
23:20:Public perception of GLP-1s
25:57:GLP1s and perimenopause
28:38:Other benefits of GLP-1s
33:13:GLP1s and fertility
35:05:Are there long term risks of GLP-1s?
38:53:What to do if you're interested in starting GLP-1s
41:34:Symptoms of inflammation
42:27:McCall's final thoughts

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