GLPs: Myths, Microdosing, Studies and Cautions with McCall McPherson

Episode Highlights with McCall McPherson

How GLPs were developed and how they became popular for weight loss
What GLPs actually are and how they work
The inflammatory pieces related to GLP use and her theory that they may reduce inflammation
Inflammation is a common factor in chronic disease but tough to pinpoint and affect, though easy to test
She measures HS-CRP on labs to check inflammation
How she is seeing a consistent reduction in autoimmune antibodies with GLPs
What to know about muscle loss with GLPs and how to maintain muscle mass if you take them: eat enough protein and strength-building activity
Heart disease kills more people than all cancers combined
A couple of important studies looking at cardiovascular death risk for diabetics on GLPs - 51% risk reduction with GLP use
The select trial in non-diabetics found a 21% reduction in heart attack and stroke risk with GLPs
How being undernourished and underhydrated can impact metrics like HRV and resting heart rate if people don’t drink enough water on this
The real data about thyroid risk and why this is really important to understand
Dosing is so important and overdosing is responsible for the majority of issues

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