The chapter discusses the supply and demand issue of a popular drug that is being used by celebrities, influencers, and non-clinically obese individuals, causing a shortage for those who truly need it. Alternative treatments for type 2 diabetes are also mentioned. The speakers explore the growing market space for GLP1 drugs and their potential applications in addiction and dementia, as well as the effects of these drugs on the brain.
Is there such a thing as a quick fix? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the science behind a wave of new weight loss drugs, the ethics of Ozempic use, and off-label prescriptions with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller.
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