GLP-1: Longevity Up, Weight Down with Dr. Leonard Pastrana

Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!

Today’s episode is all about GLP-1 receptor agonists for increasing longevity and weight loss with Dr. Leonard Pastrana!

Leonard Pastrana received his Pharm. D from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He specializes in cellular optimization medicine. He has multiple certifications in peptide therapy. He is currently a faculty member of the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute. He specializes in the use of cell signaling molecules while leveraging, wearables, exercise science, and nutrition for health-span optimization. Leonard works closely with compounding pharmacies to develop the latest researched-backed cellular medicine compounds.  Leonard is the founder of NuBioAge Wellness Network a company that assists practitioners in developing cutting-edge cellular medicine protocols. Leonard is also the lead supplement formulator at multiple companies

In Part I of this episode, Dr. Pastrana and I discuss the relationship between insulin resistance and inflammation to chronic disease states and how GLP-1 receptor agonists may be an innovative solution to these conditions and weight gain.

Press play and enjoy the discussion on the following topics and more

• Hormones that control glucose metabolism
• The insulin resistance link to chronic disease
• Inflammation, Insulin, and rapid aging
• GLP-1: how a diabetes medication may hold promise to healthier aging

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