GLP-1 Aren’t Just Weight Loss Drugs: A Provocative Discovery

GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a sensation in the world of obesity and metabolism, sparking debates and making headlines. Are they the miracle solution for weight loss, or is there more to the story? In this video, I’ll break down the science behind GLP-1 medications and explore their effects beyond the scale.

Chapters
0:00 – What if GLP-1 Aren’t Just Weight Loss Drugs?
1:10 – Upfront Caveat and Framing
2:08 – New Review on GLP-1, Beyond Weight Loss
2:41 – Research on GLP-1, the Brain, and Inflammation
4:23 – Summary on these Data
4:39 – Relationship to Human Data
5:49 – The Core Truth
7:01 – Even Better than GLP-1…

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[mynameis-John-]

Here in South Australia, they are going to stop the Advertising of Fast and Processed Foods on our Public Transport, some in the community weren't happy, wonder who they were.

[mariehughey]

In a world where quick fixes and pills tend to be what so many who struggle with weight are looking for we need more messages like this.

[pmccord]

Excellent, systematic, impartial discussion. When I stopped eating carbs, my metabolism changed radically. My hormones adjusted, inflammation evaporated, body reshaped, lost weight, and even my palate went from craving sweet to savory. No drugs.

[Ketovorecarrie]

Your information is spot on! I work with a couple of people that are currently taking GLP-1's and I see them every single day walk into the office with 2 ginormous mountain dews from the local gas station and then proceed to eat at fast food restaurants for lunch. It drives me absolutely crazy because they are obviously not learning that good nutrition is key to being healthy...they think that their shot is the cure. Furthermore, your discussion on supermarkets was absolutely true. I remember growing up and our supermarkets being comprised of more produce and meats/seafoods and being much smaller in scale. Now the entire middle section of the supermarket is crappy food that is killing people! Then walking around the supermarket and seeing a cart with children in it and what their cart is filled up with...4 12 packs of soda, 3 boxes of cereal, chips and crackers. It breaks my heart!

[brazenclips]

My obesity was caused by being repeatedly subjected to starvation as a child, leading to compensatory disordered eating. It wasn’t lifestyle choices that got me there, or too much sugar. Relatively the same thing happened in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment where subjects baseline weight altered to higher than it was before the experiment. I’ve since been able to get to a healthy weight, eat anything I please so long as I keep the calories to a sane level, but it doesn’t change the fact then when I feel hunger, it’s not mere annoyance and discomfort that my body experiences. It’s animalistic fear.

[cynthiafasulo]

Nick, you give me hope for this generation. I'm so proud of you. Keep fighting the good fight with that stellar sense of humor 👍

[DrJonesDC]

Absolutely love your content, I watch every video. Would love to do a podcast with you and talk about proper use of GLP1 medication’s. We have thousands of people utilize micro dosing protocols, only when paired with proper lifestyle interventions.

[cheffatgrams]

It’s simply scary how many people are on Ozempic right now!!

[sadie]

this truly is one of the best video-explanations of this subject❤

[Dahnoie]

I agree that we should be trying to prevent these health issues more rather than just treating them after they occur. And a big part of that is eating more whole fresh foods and meats and much less sugars and starches.

[SouthernKristi]

My functional medicine healthcare provider put me on low dose GLP-1 8 weeks ago for inflammation due to autoimmune disease. It's been life changing! I was at a healthy weight to begin with & was worried about losing more, so far I've not & all is well.

[BeckyJB]

This 6:39 is why I am trying GLP 1. I have been eating clean and gaining weight. I then went Keto (over a year ago) and still it is not enough. Lost 30 lbs and have 30 to go.

Thank you for your PCOS videos!

[lisacee]

The inflammation issue is amazing. I’m old, lost a lot of weight, reduced glucose, & changed my daily food choices but have not been able to reliably reduce my inflammation so the news here is important to me. Also, not interested in taking a pill or getting a shot so consuming healthy food that may naturally increase GLP-1 is definitely on my radar. Thanks!

[petervecchio]

"Good metabolic health causes a healthy weight, NOT the other way around." - Dr Nick Norwitz PhD
" It's not 'lose weight to get healthy, ' it's 'get healthy to lose weight.'" - Dr Eric Berg DC
“Calories are like the wheels on a car.” - Dr Nick Norwitz PhD
IE The ‘car’ is your body’s hormones & metabolism: your complete physiology.
Dr Norwitz is spot on! I'm presently eating a diet of clean carnivore foods to gain health. The weight loss I am experiencing is the welcome byproduct of my improving health.

[brianschlottman]

Well Done Nick, of course we should ask the initial questions you open with. Clear explanation of the broad effects of the new drugs on our health.

[shawniscoolerthanyou]

I'm hopeful that at the very least this will be a good alternative to many looking towards lap bands and other surgical interventions which are probably way riskier.

[vonticehembree]

As always, another fabulous video to add to the arsenal of tools in the reeducation of metabolic health ! Thank you, Nick ! You and Ben Bikman are truly my go-to guys!

[melissawitherspoon]

Thanks Nick for another great video. I appreciate your even handed approach and looking at the science with little bias.

[alialfergani]

It's the wonderful bed hair at 1:05 for me xd. Love the video NICK! As always, logical and informative without bias, purely for the sake of knowledge, curiosity and research! Proud to be a follower, and keep up the exquisite videos!

[dacisky]

Your talks are so fascinating! Thanks so much.