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I am honored to reconnect with Dr. Tracy Gapin today. He is a board-certified urologist and men\u2019s health expert.\xa0\nThe current state of metabolic health in the United States and most westernized countries has sparked a great interest in a GLP1 agonist, AKA Semaglutide Ozempic. So I wanted to talk to a clinician actively utilizing this medication.\nDr. Gapin and I discuss what this drug class represents. (These are synthetic peptides.) We speak about Semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, and oral Rybelsus. We get into current research, side effects, who should not take these medications, and the mechanisms of action specific to the pancreas and beta cells, reductions, gastric emptying, and the upregulation of satiety. We discuss changes in the brain regarding leptin and how these drugs work. We also talk about weight loss resistance, and I answer questions from listeners.\xa0\nFrom my perspective, it all comes back to basics. I believe that if we are to prescribe these medications, we must help our patients understand how lifestyle impacts weight-loss resistance and metabolic health. I loved that Dr. Tracy spent some time talking about the specific ways he works with his patients, even before prescribing medications. He also explains how important he has felt this drug has been for his patients.\nI approached today\u2019s conversation with an open mind, and I hope you will do the same.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow the GLP1 agonists help Dr. Tracy motivate his patients to lose weight.\n\nWhat are GLP1 agonists, and how do they work?\n\nThe physical benefits of GLP1 agonists.\n\nWho is Semaglutide not appropriate for?\n\nSome of the common side-effects of GLP1 agonists.\n\nHow those who fail to implement lifestyle changes when they stop using Semaglutide may regain all the weight they lost.\n\nWhy it is essential to stay hydrated when using Semaglutide.\n\nWhy you need to eat enough food- protein in particular when taking Semaglutide.\n\nHow to follow the metrics that matter.\n\nSome factors that could hinder successful weight loss.\n\nWhat Dr. Tracy does to ensure his patients do not regain the weight they lost after they stop using Semaglutide.\n\n\nListener questions:\n\nWhy is a diabetic drug being used for non-diabetics?\n\nDoes this drug target muscle versus fat in terms of weight loss?\n\nFor how long do most patients take it?\n\nAre there unique characteristics in perimenopausal and menopausal women that must be accounted for differently?\n\nBio:\nDr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, a world-renowned men\u2019s health & performance expert, and the founder of the Gapin Institute, the global leader in High-Performance Health.\xa0\nHe has over 20 years of experience focused on men\u2019s health optimization, human performance, and longevity, providing executives & entrepreneurs a personalized path to fulfill their highest potential. He\u2019s been featured in Entrepreneur, Dave Asprey\u2019s Biohacking Conference, and as a TEDx speaker.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\nConnect with Tracy Gapin\nOn his website\nGapin Institute\nText \u201cHealth\u201d to 26786 to receive 10 Secrets to High-Performance Health and a free copy of Dr. Gapin\u2019s book.