The Truth About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Muscle Loss, Microdosing & Long-Term Use with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

The Doctor Youn Show

Dr. Anthony Youn

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Weight loss isn’t just about willpower—and in this episode, Dr. Anthony Youn gets real about why with obesity medicine specialist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, founder of Vineyard Health. Together, they unpack the messy, misunderstood reality of weight gain, from genetics and environment to why the traditional healthcare system often fails people trying to lose weight. Dr. Nadolsky breaks down how GLP-1 medications like Wegovy actually work, who they help most, and why they’re not the “easy way out” they’re often made out to be. They also tackle the big questions people are afraid to ask:Will these medications cause muscle loss?Do you have to stay on them forever?What happens if you stop? Most importantly, Dr. Nadolsky explains why sustainable weight loss requires more than a prescription—combining medication with nutrition, strength training, lifestyle changes, and real coaching support. If you’re confused by the headlines, skeptical of quick fixes, or frustrated by years of conflicting advice, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity, compassion, and practical insight into where obesity treatment is headed next. 🔗 Links and Resources: 🚨 Check out BON CHARGE's Red Light Mask to support collagen production and improve your skin! Visit https://boncharge.com and use my code DRYOUN for 15% off! ➡️ JOI + BLOKES is healthcare that actually listens to women. Go to https://joiandblokes.com/youn and use code YOUN for 50% off your labs and 20% off all supplements. ➡️ Vineyard – Dr. Spencer Nadolsky’s nationwide weight loss practice: www.JoinVineyard.com Check out Dr. Youn’s skincare products and nutritional supplements -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠younbeauty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discover.younbeauty.com/what-to-eat-to-look-younger-1⁠ Download his FREE eGuide: 10 Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know: ⁠https://discover.younbeauty.com/10-things-1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Moisturizer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Eye Cream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doctoryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:41.1	This week's podcast is all about weight loss and GLP1 medications like OZempic, Wagovi, Zepound, and the others.
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