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Podcast: The Thorne Podcast
Episode: All About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
Description: Everyone is talking about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explain how glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs work, their history of use for insulin resistance, what the common side effects are, and how to support patients who take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
What is GLP-1? [2:52]
How do GLP-1 weight-loss drugs work? [3:24]
Why are weight-loss drugs controversial? [5:42]
How long do you have to stay on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? [9:05]
Effects of GLP-1 weight-loss on mental and emotional health [10:54]
How to support patients on GLP-1weight-loss drugs [11:39]
Questions from th...