An Honest Conversation About the Pros and Cons of Ozempic for Adults with Dr. Tyna Moore
Jul 8, 2024
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Dr. Tyna Moore discusses the benefits and concerns of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, debunking myths and highlighting nuanced approaches. She explores the therapeutic potential, personalized dosing, compounded peptides, red light therapy, metabolic dysfunction, GLP-1 deficiency, and strategies for getting off drugs. Dr. Moore stresses the importance of education, informed decision-making, and sharing resources for health and wellness.
GLP-1 agonists combat myths surrounding their usage and benefits.
Peptide-based drugs offer regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties for health challenges.
Community skepticism towards ozempic should be countered with recognition of its diverse advantages.
Personalized low-dose medication strategies optimize patient health and address functional deficiencies.
Deep dives
Dr. Tina Discusses Misconceptions Surrounding Drugs like Ozempic
Dr. Tina debunks common misconceptions about drugs like Ozempic, addressing falsehoods such as inducement of muscle mass loss, thyroid cancer risks, and exaggerated claims about gastroparesis permanency. She highlights the importance of prioritizing protein macros and strength training to mitigate muscle loss, challenges data linking GLP-1 agonist use to thyroid cancer risks, and corrects sensationalized headlines about gastroparesis outcomes.
Dr. Tina's Journey into Researching Peptides like Ozempic
Dr. Tina delves into her exploration of peptide-based drugs, focusing on regenerative qualities that intrigued her due to personal health challenges like stress-related cognitive decline and psoriatic arthritis. She emphasizes the regenerative and anti-inflammatory traits of peptides, shedding light on their compounded versions' benefits and differentiating them from mainstream pharmaceutical use.
Challenging Community Views on Peptides like Ozempic
Dr. Tina addresses community skepticism towards positive discussions on ozempic and similar peptides, challenging prevalent views that dismiss their advantages beyond weight loss. She advocates for open-mindedness towards their varied benefits, including neuro-regenerative properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and outcomes beyond typical weight-related discussions.
Dr. Tina's Comprehensive Approach to Health and Medication Use
Dr. Tina advocates for a nuanced approach to medication use, emphasizing personalized and low-dose strategies to optimize patient health. She stresses the benefits of addressing functional deficiencies, such as GLP-1 deficiency, with targeted peptide therapies while promoting overall metabolic health and lifestyle improvements.
Understanding Leptin and Ghrelin's Role in Appetite Regulation
Leptin is secreted by fat cells to signal fullness to the brain, while ghrelin from the stomach indicates hunger. When harmoniously balanced with other components like insulin, GLP ones, and other signals, efficient functioning leads to fat loss. The quality and form of food matter beyond calorie count, influencing body signals.
Importance of Comprehensive Approaches to Weight Loss
Weight loss isn't solely about calorie intake, but healing insulin sensitivity, improving signaling, and balancing other hormones like dopamine and estrogen for sustainable results. GLP ones enhance signaling, potentially leading to less fat deposition and increased fat burning.
Concerns About Misuse and Long-Term Effects of GLP -1 Peptides
There are concerns about potential misuse of GLP -1 peptides, leading to excessive thinning or metabolic complications due to high doses without proper lifestyle changes. Proper titration and addressing individual needs are crucial for sustainable outcomes.
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Long-Term Medication Use
Balancing the benefits and risks of long-term medication use like GLP -1 peptides is essential. While acknowledging the potential advantages in metabolic health, the focus should be on informed consent, respectful dosing, and holistic lifestyle improvements.
The conversation around GLP-1 agonists has often been one-sided and biased by mainstream media, leading to myths about who should use these drugs, how they should be prescribed, and their side effects. Today’s guest offers a more comprehensive perspective on these medications and discusses her nuanced approach to using them to promote overall health and longevity.
Today, on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Tyna Moore to delve deep into GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. Dr. Moore breaks down the research surrounding these drugs and offers a fresh perspective on their prescription and management. She discusses the criticisms skeptics have, myths about their proper use, and the lesser-known benefits of micro-dosing. Additionally, she explores the concept of GLP-1 deficiency and explains her motivation for creating an educational course on these drugs for both laypeople and practitioners.
Dr. Tyna Moore is a board-certified naturopathic and chiropractic physician and the founder and owner of Core Wellness Clinic in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in non-surgical pain management, natural pain solutions, and regenerative injection therapies for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Moore has a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) from the Western States Chiropractic College and a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Tyna Moore dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
The lies and myths we are being told about Ozempic (00:00:16 / 00:00:16)
Dr. Tyna’s mission to set the record straight (3:50 / 3:50)
What the skeptics say about Ozempic (10:53 / 7:40)
Where the GLP-1 agonist medications originated from (17:58 / 14:45)
Benefits of taking the medications (26:32 / 21:32)
Are people suffering from a GLP-1 deficiency (34:40/ 29:40)
More than just calories in and out (52:30 / 47:30)
Dr. Moore’s story on micro-dosing GLP-1s and the benefits she experienced (1:01:50 / 56:50)
Concerns or myths about stopping these medications (1:07:40 / 1:02:40)
Dr. Tyna’s education courses for laypersons and practitioners (1:20:00 / 1:15:00)
Concerns about the obesity epidemic and lack of education (1:28:30 / 1:23:30)
A national effort to address the childhood obesity crisis (1:40:10 / 1:35:10)
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