Diet vs. Wegovy & Ozempic Revisited: Risks and Alternatives | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

Published: June 22, 2023, 7 a.m.

The side effects of weight loss drugs are discussed. Do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? And how effective are medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic for long-term weight loss?

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Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the pros, cons, and proven safer and effective alternatives to these popular weight loss medications.\xa0

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He joins \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Together they share the facts about the safest and most effective weight loss techniques.

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Plus, we open up The Doctor\u2019s Mailbag and take questions from Exam Roomies for a broader look at heath.

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-- Questions Answered --

- Are natural weight loss medications safer?

- Can some weight loss drugs make you hungry?

- How can you get back on track after a failed diet?

- Can you eat 160 grams of fiber in a day?

- And more!

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This episode of The Exam Room\u2122 Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg\u2019s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

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Exam Room LIVE in New York

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When: July 12

Where: Museum of the City of New York

Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Chuck Carroll, Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Robert Ostfeld, and Dr. Michelle McMacken

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