Over the last several years, GLP-1 agonist medications have gained traction as an effective way for folks to lose weight and improve their metabolic health. GLP-1 medications have proven to result in weight loss, but after discontinuing the drug, weight regain is common. Today, you’re going to learn the full story behind GLP-1, foods that increase your natural GLP-1 activity, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with Dr. Tasneem Bhatia. Dr. Taz is a double board-certified integrative medicine physician, best-selling author, and a pioneer of merging holistic medicine with conventional medicine. In this conversation, she’s sharing what goes on behind the scenes with metabolic health and GLP-1. This episode is a goldmine of information, including what you should be eating for optimal health, the role of blood sugar and gut health in regulating metabolism, and how to create a strategic approach that allows your body to heal. Dr. Taz is also sharing her clinical experience with prescribing GLP-1 microdosing to her patients, the benefits, and how this approach differs from the conventional dosing schedule. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Dr. Taz!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The truth about regaining weight after discontinuing GLP-1 medications.
How glucagon-like-peptide-1 works in the body.
Why some people lose their natural GLP-1 activity.
What GIP is.
The importance of understanding the gut-brain connection for long-term health.
How industrializing our food supply marked a shift in human health.
The role that toxins have on the microbiome.
What we should consider about our electronics and light exposure.
How stress impacts human hormones.
The two main nutrients that you should be eating at every meal.
How meal timing influences your digestion.
The impact that ultra-processed foods have on blood sugar.
A connection between blood sugar and anxiety.
The connection between gut bacteria and GLP-1.
Why fermented food can have a positive influence on your health.
Four science-backed foods you should eat to support GLP-1.
What Dr. Taz learned from prescribing her patients GLP-1 at low doses.
How microdosing varies from conventional dosing.
Why combining holistic medicine and conventional medicine is powerful.
How we can allow our bodies to initiate self-healing.
The importance of creating a strategic approach to reach your health goals.

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