American Glutton Cracking the Hunger Code: A New Era in Weight Loss with Dr. Chris McGowan
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Mar 3, 2025 Dr. Christopher McGowan, a medical expert in weight loss, joins to dissect the science of appetite and weight management. He sheds light on GLP-1 medications and their effectiveness against the body's resistance to keeping weight off. The discussion dives into hunger hormones like ghrelin and revolutionary endoscopic techniques designed to regulate appetite. Dr. McGowan also highlights the dangers of rapid weight cycling and shares innovative, less invasive procedures that could shape the future of weight loss interventions.
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Weight Regain Science
- Fat cells retain a memory of previous weight, making weight regain more likely.
- This "set point theory" explains the body's resistance to long-term weight loss.
GLP-1s and Compounding
- GLP-1 medications have become dominant in weight loss, but compounded versions pose a risk.
- These unregulated compounded drugs flood the market as a "cash grab" due to brand-name shortages.
Yo-Yo Dieting and Lean Tissue Loss
- Ethan Suplee recalls losing lean tissue on extreme diets, including the HCG diet.
- He experienced the common cycle of initial weight loss followed by rapid regain.