Sensationalized headlines about GLP-1 Agonist weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound) are everywhere. From celebrities singing their praises, "experts" warning of the hidden dangers, and lawyers alleging disfiguration and death, the news is so conflicting that it's easy to get overwhelmed. In this episode, the boys look into several of the most extreme claims and try to bring some clarity, separating signal from noise. Is there any truth to the claims on either side? What side effects are real with these medications? What is the balance between benefit and risk for those with obesity or type 2 diabetes? While this episode is focused entirely on the headlines, episode 44 goes deep into how GLP-1 Agonists work for people with type 2 diabetics and/or obesity and why these medications are so important groundbreaking. Watch that one here: https://youtu.be/Y4cwx0hihZ4 ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook -  https://facebook.com/askjoedimatteo Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 00:20 - Show Intro 02:12 - Article: GLP-1 Agonist injury 03:24 - Gastroparesis 05:17 - Medications that can cause gastroparesis 06:50 - G.I. Issues to look out for 12:52 - Article: "Skinny Jab' causes organ failure 23:10 - Who are these drugs for? 28:39 - Loss of muscle mass 35:12 - Positive headlines 41:59 - Show Outro   SHOW NOTES: 1) Ozempic (Daily Mail) - http://tinyurl.com/pk4dx2uj 2) Ozempic (CNN) - http://tinyurl.com/mrznpywu 3) Skinny jab (Daily Mail) - http://tinyurl.com/mt5rcve6 4) Eli Lily (Pharmacy Times) - http://tinyurl.com/69fnkfmx 5) James Smith (YouTube) - http://tinyurl.com/myjcfjv4 6) Ryan Humiston (YouTube) - http://tinyurl.com/39x83xxj 7) Anti-addiction drug (Atlantic) - http://tinyurl.com/3kvvped2 8) Anti-addiction drug (NPR) - http://tinyurl.com/2fjrrz78 9) Anti-addiction drug (CNN) - http://tinyurl.com/3cehkwrd 10) Anti-addiction drug (UNC) - http://tinyurl.com/mrpujevc 11) Anti-addiction drug (Frontiers) - http://tinyurl.com/57f2vp49 12) Anti-addiction drug (Lancelet) - http://tinyurl.com/28me33ab 13) Maintain Weight Loss (Epic) - http://tinyurl.com/ybyy4cpz DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.