Wegovy & Ozempic: The Disturbing Hollywood Diet Drug Craze

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 23 October 2023

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Wegovy and Ozempic have exploded in popularity as weight loss wonder drugs thanks to celebrity endorsements and promising results. But are these injectable diabetes medications safe and effective for long-term weight management? On today's show, Dr. Josh Axe explores the craze surrounding Wegovy and Ozempic. He'll discuss how they work, why sales have skyrocketed, and the potential side effects that have many healthcare professionals concerned. You'll learn: What are Wegovy and Ozempic, and how do they promote weight loss? Why celebrities like Elon Musk are using these diabetes drugs off-label for slimming down How supply shortages and massive sales projections signal issues ahead The alarming gastrointestinal side effects, facial aging, and muscle mass changes being reported How Wegovy compares safety-wise to other weight loss medications Join Dr. Josh Axe as he delves into the hype and controversy surrounding these potentially dangerous new diet drugs. He'll reveal the startling truth about one shocking side effect that could have disastrous consequences for your health if you use these medications. Want more of The Growth Lab with Dr. Josh Axe? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2396297-wegovy-and-ozempic-ingredient-linked-to-rare-stomach-paralysis-cases/#:~:text=People%20prescribed%20semaglutide%20%E2%80%93%20the%20active,gastrointestinal%20conditions%2C%20including%20stomach%20paralysis https://globalnews.ca/news/10006543/ozempic-stomach-paralysis-ubc-study/ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-drug-treatment-chronic-weight-management-first-2014 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/02/01/ozempic-face-explained-why-it-happens-and-how-to-fix-it/?sh=7f4193cd22c3 https://www.health.com/ozempic-butt-and-face-7506800 https://www.wegovy.com/about-wegovy/how-does-wegovy-work.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Wagovi and O Zempic have been used by celebrities like Elon Musk, Chloe Kardashian, Amy Schumer, and Chelsea Handler as part of their journey to look thinner and lose weight.
0:12.2	There are major side effects that many people aren't aware of and long-term safety issues.
0:20.2	Inflammation of the pancreas, gallbladder problems, blocked intestines,
0:25.4	kidney disorder, serious allergic reactions, increased heart rate, suicidal thoughts,
0:30.5	and changes in vision.
0:32.0	You're not just losing body fat.
0:35.1	You're losing muscle mass.
0:40.3	Your digestive system is the gateway to the health
0:43.1	of the rest of your body.
0:51.5	Hey, welcome to the Growth Lab podcast. I am your host, Dr. Josh Ax. I'm a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the the founder of Dr.ax.com, ancient nutrition
0:55.6	and leaders.com. Each and every week, I cover the science behind how to grow yourself,
1:01.6	your health, and so much more. And this week I'm talking about a weight loss drug called
1:07.5	Ozempic and another one called Wagovi. These are weight loss drugs that were prior
1:13.2	diabetes drugs and these have exploded in popularity thanks to celebrity endorsements and
1:20.7	promising results. But here's the big thing. There are major side effects that many people aren't aware of and long-term safety issues.
1:31.0	Now, as I mentioned, Ozympic and Wagovi are injectable prescription medications used to treat type 2 diabetes.
1:39.2	However, they're also now marketed as weight loss drugs.
1:43.0	And the active ingredients, known as a semi-glutide, known as GLP-1 agonist, or a GLP-1 agonist, works by triggering insulin release similar to your pancreas.
1:55.3	Your pancreas releases insulin, blocking sugar production in your liver and making you feel full. So that's the biggest thing.
2:03.5	People are feeling full after they take this injection. Now, essentially, you develop a decreased
2:10.9	appetite, and the drug slows down the emptying of your stomach, so people feel less hungry and eat less.
2:19.4	Now, in 2021, the FDA approved semi-glutide for weight management for patients with or without
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