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Should EVERYONE Be Taking Ozempic? Dr Mike Israetel’s Shocking Take

Jan 17, 2025
53:46

💬 “ I would say [weight loss injections] come pretty close to being health elixirs. Taking these drugs is better for almost everyone, than not taking these drugs.” ~Dr Mike Israetel

⚡️ Returning guest Dr Mike Israetel is a fitness expert with a PhD in Sport Physiology. As the founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike is known for his science-based approach to training and nutrition.

⚡ In this episode Dr Mike and I bring you a New Years resolution special - with a twist. As we discuss the science of setting realistic goals and sticking to them, a surprising conversation around Ozempic and TRT unfolds.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ How to create habit loops and why goals should be tailored to small consistent wins

➡︎ Why Mike thinks everyone should be taking Ozempic and weight-loss injections

➡ Whether rising beauty stands are really the problem they’re made out to be

➡︎ What’s going on with the rise in TRT use

➡︎ How we have billionaires to thank for testing out the supplements of tomorrow

📕 Chapters

(1:16) The science of habit building for the New Year

(6:07) Making goals as easy as possible

(10:57) Using weight loss injections for habit forming

(15:24) Are the risks of Ozempic worth it if you’re not overweight?

(21:46) Should we fear taking Ozempic for life?

(30:30) The casual rise of TRT

(39:04) Body dysmorphia and rising beauty standards

(44:40) Bryan Johnson and anti-ageing influencers

📱 Connect with me:

TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan

Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr

📱 Connect with Mike:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ 

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🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 

🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

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