This episode is brought to you by Birch Living and Pique Life. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, we have a special compilation episode where Dhru speaks with several past podcast guests about the pros, cons, and best practices for taking Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists. Dhru sits down with JJ Virgin to get her nuanced take on where these weight loss drugs might benefit those battling lifelong obesity and metabolic disorders. He speaks with Calley Means to get his insights on how these drugs are approved, the dirty tactics behind their marketing, and the agenda behind their streamlined FDA approval for obese teens.  In a sneak peek of his upcoming episode, Dhru asks Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about what she’s seen in her clients taking Ozempic, the importance of resistance training and monitoring protein intake on these weight loss drugs, and potential side effects. Finally, Dhru highlights an interview with his wellness colleagues, Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Robert Lustig, on how to use Ozempic correctly and strategies to get off it safely.  In this special compilation episode, Dhru dives into: (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): -Why we’re talking about Ozempic and GLP-1 weight loss drugs (1:10 / 1:10) -JJ Virgin’s nuanced thoughts on Ozempic (2:52 / 2:52) -The importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle as an adjunct to Ozempic (5:27 / 5:27) -Calley Mean’s criticism of Ozempic as a long-term solution to the obesity crisis (17:50 / 15:33) -Financial corruption within the institutions funding weight loss drugs (20:05 / 17:35) -Metabolic and comorbidity cost of Ozempic in teens (23:21 / 20:54) -Dr. Gabrielle Lyon breaks down the best and worst practices around Ozempic (25:21 / 23:16) -Side effects of Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists (27:26 / 24:55) -Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Robert Lustig on how to take GLP-1 agonists the right way (31:16 / 29:11) -How to come off of them successfully (33:08 / 31:12) -Evidence-based ways for sustainable weight loss in children (35:40 / 33:45) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Top Weight Loss Do’s and Don'ts for Women 40+ with JJ Virgin (episode 407) -Whistleblower Exposes the Dirty Tactics that Coca-Cola Used to Rig the System and Keep Vulnerable Populations Unhealthy with Calley Means (episode 363) -How Does GLP 1 & Ozempic Affect Metabolic Health & Do They Work? | Dr. Rob Lustig & Dr. Casey Means -A Whole New Level - Levels’ podcast To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. For a limited time, Pique is offering my community 12% off their fasting tea bundle plus an exclusive gift! So head on over to piquelife.com/dhru to redeem this exclusive offer today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices