The REAL Story Of Ozempic, Weight Loss, And The Metabolic Crisis 94% Of Us Are Facing

The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moody

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

4.9 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2024

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Leading metabolic health doctor & researcher Casey Means, MD, discusses how GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic & Wegovy work, the differences between obesity and metabolic health, how to avoid metabolic dysfunction, and much more. In this episode of the Liz Moody podcast, host Liz Moody delves into the hot topic of Ozempic, weight loss, and the underlying metabolic crisis in America. Dr. Casey Means, a leading metabolic health expert, co-founder of Levels, and author of New York Times best-selling book Good Energy, provides a science-based, nuanced perspective on these issues. They discuss the distinction between obesity and metabolic health, the influence of modern lifestyles on metabolic dysfunction, and the holistic approaches needed to improve metabolic health without relying solely on medications like Ozempic. The conversation also explores practical strategies to enhance mitochondrial function, such as dietary adjustments, movement, and reducing exposure to toxins. 02:24 The Obesity and Metabolic Health Debate 04:57 Understanding Different Types of Fat: Subcutaneous, Visceral, and Intracellular 06:36 Ozempic's Impact on Metabolic Health 07:56 Mitochondria and Metabolic Health 08:32 The Eight Pillars Affecting Mitochondria 12:00 Ozempic: Mechanisms and Physical Effects 26:24 Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1 and Inhibit DPP-4 30:22 The Food Industry and Cravings 37:42 The Consequences of Obesity and the Healthcare System 38:50 Personal Responsibility vs. Systemic Forces 39:43 The Impact of Policy on Health 40:53 Understanding Metabolic Health 45:09 Tracking Biomarkers for Better Health 47:34 Addressing Hidden Health Issues 58:11 The Importance of Movement vs Exercise 59:57 The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods 01:04:21 The Root Cause of Health Issues For more from Casey, you can find her on Instagram @drcaseyskitchen or www.caseymeans.com. You can find her new book, Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, where books are sold. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit drinkag1.com/lizmoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Puori: go to puori.com/LIZMOODY and use promo code LIZMOODY for 20% sitewide. Lumen: head to lumen.me/LIZMOODY for 15% off your purchase. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello friends and welcome to the Liz Moody podcast where every week we're sharing real science, real stories, and realistic tools that actually level up every part of your life.
0:11.0	I'm your host Liz Moody and I'm a best-selling author and longtime journalist. Let's dive in.
0:17.3	O'Zumpick is the buzzword of the year. Everyone is speculating about who's taking it. They're a podcasts about whether it's healthy, whether it's not,
0:24.4	there are talking heads going back and forth on its moral and financial implications.
0:29.2	But for all of the conversations that I have heard, everyone is missing a key component, the metabolic
0:36.0	crisis in this country that's leading to people wanting to take Osmpeck in the first place.
0:41.6	Is Osmick treating our metabolic health? Is it negatively impacting it? If we lose
0:46.3	weight with O'Zempick, are we missing the root metabolic issues that are still causing downstream
0:51.6	diseases? Why do we have such intense cravings for
0:55.3	unhealthy food that we need GLP1 antagonists to quell them? The truth is
1:00.6	these types of food cravings have only existed incredibly recently in history.
1:04.8	And we can get rid of them in under four weeks, no Ozempic necessary.
1:10.5	This episode is an incredibly balanced, nuanced science grounded dive into the real story of
1:17.6	Ozempic, weight loss, and the metabolic crisis that is facing this country.
1:23.3	My guest today is one of the world's leading metabolic health experts.
1:27.6	Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford Medical School
1:30.3	trained doctor, former researcher at the NIH, Stanford, and NYU, co-founder of the
1:36.0	metabolic health tech company, Levels, and the New York Times best-selling author of
1:40.9	Good Energy, the surprising connection between metabolism and limitless health.
1:47.0	One super quick note, I know that 50% of you listening to this episode do not follow the podcast.
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