Should You Use Ozempic? (Hidden Benefit?)

[@jd-gw4gr]

If it's important information why is dr. hesus saying "it took you long enough..." dr. hesus stop rushing dr brewer he knows what he's doing!!!!🙃 and so do you but chill😚

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thank you very much! So true!!

[@jvande7471]

I started tirzepatide thinking weight was my main issue. Realized that metabolic syndrome was a larger issue. Kept using tirzepatide to help me get into a good keto lifestyle. Weaning off now and am down 68 lbs. About 80 more to go. Feeling great.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Awesome!

[@Addicted2Learning]

How long and what does were you up to when you started to wean down?

[@jvande7471]

@@Addicted2Learning I titrated up from 2.5 mg to 7.5mg over a couple of months. Stayed at 7.5 for a couple of months, and now weaning off at the same rate. So 5.0 for a month, and this week back to 2.5. It was helpful. I realized that LCHF does the same thing. The food noise does come back after a few hours, but not as bad as it was. Now I need to manage that instead of medicate it away.

[@CraftLeah]

This was great - thank you!!!

[@GWGMJ]

Summary : Dr. Brewer, an esteemed voice in preventive medicine, delivers an insightful discussion on the often-overlooked benefit of Ozempic (semaglutide). Known primarily as a diabetes and weight-loss medication, Ozempic surprised Dr. Brewer by profoundly improving his sleep-a critical aspect of health and longevity. Sleep disruptions, often associated with diabetes or aging, drastically decreased for him within just 24 hours of taking the medication. This hidden benefit ties into Ozempic’s role in stabilizing blood sugar levels, which may reduce nighttime hormonal spikes (e.g., cortisol) that disrupt rest. Dr. Brewer likens the emerging understanding of sleep's importance to health to the revelations about smoking's risks decades ago, emphasizing its significance for long-term well-being. While not formally marketed for sleep improvement, this effect offers a fascinating perspective on Ozempic’s broader health potential.

[@Addicted2Learning]

I'm a lifelong napper, enjoying up to two hours of sleep on the weekends in the middle of the afternoon. Since starting Mounjaro in 4 months ago, my naps have been much shortened...and not by choice. I'm lucky to sleep 30 minutes these days.

[@AimForGoal]

First class docs with comedy 👍. Matt G

[@PrevMedHealth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@elbis2290]

Dr Brewer is correct. Lifestyle is everything. I started on Ozempic back in mid Oct 24 because I am pre diabetic and morbidly obese. By the end Nov I had lost 30 lbs. In Dec alone I had lost 50 lbs. Apparently I am part of the .5% who are super responders. I had very minor side effects while I was taking the medication and the highest dose, I was on was .5 for 4 weeks. That being said, I stopped taking it in Dec because it was too effective. It is now Feb 25, and I am still losing weight because I changed how I lived and ate but it's a healthier weight loss of 8-10 lbs a month. Medication may help, but lifestyle will definitely be the biggest factor.

[@proaktivhalsa_skandinavien]

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[@PrevMedHealth]

Thanks for the tips

[@robrae14]

It is helpful for many people with depression!!!

[@mariadando5018]

Great info once again...and entertaining! Love you guys ❤

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thanks so much!

[@skerplatd]

Well worth the watch. You put some of the influencer hype into perspective and eased my fears. Thankyou

[@jd-gw4gr]

i'm enjoying the dr. brewer setup although it is alittle time consuming it is necessary background information so dr. hesus leave him alone but do encourage him not stop him or correct him. guys air out your laundry after or before but on live.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thanks for the support. The whole point of the Live show is to provide more “raw” debate.

[@kennethedwards1677]

Not against prescription drugs, but they can be pricey, and wonder if they truly work better than non-prescription modalities of treating a condition. Also, what is the risk versus benefit profile? Trt for men is one of those treatments, which has also been given a bad rap. However, with respect to blood sugar and insulin resistance, it improves both markers. Would love to see you cover the pros and cons of that, combined with resistance training to improve muscle mass, especially in older men, and even do a comparison with Ozempic. Didn't mean to open a can of worms. 🙂

[@ritamarchese146]

my niece has been on Ozempic for 3 1/2 years for diabetes and she is fine has no Ozempic face or side effects she micro doses as it wasn't for weight loss she was not really over weight and has lost only about 2 kg on it since starting she's 50 and feels great who bloods are great

[@PrevMedHealth]

Yes. So many appropriate needs/cases are being dropped with the “villain - izarion” of a good class of drugs!

[@alanringel]

Love you guys. You present good solid information. But pardon me for asking, Dr Vega you’re a young man by my standards and for how long do you plan on taking Metformin is this a lifelong medication?

[@jesusvegamd]

Maybe a few years until New evidence says otherwise

[@bindardondat5292]

Ozempic worked great for the first 3 months then plateaued. 6 months after going off of Ozempic the weight is back on

[@CraftLeah]

Did you make lifestyle changes during your time on Ozempic and maintain them when you stopped taking it?

[@bindardondat5292]

@CraftLeah trying to avoid sugar/starch, been on a semi Keto diet, but eating way too many carbs still. 30-100 per day. Limited on exercise due to double knee replacement recently. Been going to the pool for Aquafit classes however.

[@CraftLeah]

@ I think a “semi-keto” diet is the problem here, not Ozempic. I assume semi-keto means high fat with, as you said, 100grams of carbs/day. That’s why you put the weight back on.

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Wow! I hear it.

[@incha8875]

I was on Ozempic for about a little over a month and only lost about 5 lbs. I woke up with bad/bitter taste in my mouth every morning and experienced queasiness on a daily basis. I am also entering diabetic stage A1C 6.4. Are the symptoms going to subside eventually? or should I talk to dr. about switching to something else?

[@brendamoon2660]

I tried taking Rybelsus, the pill form of Ozempic. It made me so sick and gave me such stomach aches. I adjusted to 3mg after a few weeks but I never adjusted to 7mg. It did not help my glucose at all. I was not able to come off of Metformin and Glameperide while I took it.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thanks for sharing, sorry to read it didn't work for you

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Could you come to Hawaii please?

[@MR..181]

Exactly

[@johnbiddle2634]

Wouldn't making an insulin test part of the standard blood tests people get annually increase in a big way the % of prediabetics & diabetics who learn that they have this condition? It's inexpensive and if given as a standard part of annual test would likely become much cheaper.

[@PrevMedHealth]

I’d love to see that. It would go a long way toward allowing me to retire again!

[@johnbiddle2634]

@ This seems like a simple inexpensive improvement which could have near miracle benefits if it became a standard of care. With R F K Jrs MAHA effort, perhaps if Drs in the low carb community raised this with him it might help. I have no medical credentials so my opinion isn't likely to sway him much.

[@TomSmith-cv8hk]

Moderate Insulin is a good drug for type ones.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Yes. Thank you for reminding me. Type 1 is a different disease.

[@mikefox3939]

Has anyone heard of the oatmeal cure? You have oatmeal three times a day for three days and it resets your system. The trick is, it's oatmeal only. You can add spices like cinnamon, and ofcourse water.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Interesting, will take a look at that

[@Michael-ht3ox]

@@PrevMedHealthThat would be very interesting to learn about your experiences. Here in Germany it is also a big thing. Was a couple of month ago in rehab (Stroke; unknown cause), while I tried to follow a keto diet, the experts kept on recommending a oat meal fast for a week. Guess, I might try in March, except if you are faster and results are not positive ;-)

[@wandayonder9772]

I watched this for the "hidden benefit" of Ozempic but the topic wasn't covered. The only mention was that "sleep" was a benefit, but that it made you sleepwalk. How is sleepwalking a benefit, and why did you go off ozempic?

[@georgecav]

As Dr Brewer said, this is not a post for tbe impatient who are looming for snappy point form black and white "facts". I havent yet listened to the whole lot but already it has been clearly articulated that improved sleep was the hidden benefit he personally got, thus the ?, and he clearly stated early on that he ia still on a glp1 med but has changed to montjaro? cauae he thinka it has better efficacy/fewrr side effects see 38.40 He also made the point that although he often says you cant out medicate or out supplement a bad lifestyle that doesmt mean meds (or supplements) arent a uaeful additional tool. Thats somethong I love about him and Jesus, nuance and swtail and avknowledgement of grey areas rather than yhe usual appealing to the masses simplistic black and white opinion as fact propaganda

[@BuzzMoves365]

05:55 listen again 😊

[@wandayonder9772]

@@BuzzMoves365 Okay, I listened again. He is pushed to give an answer and just says "Sleep." Then he goes on to talk about diabetes at length. Then the only mention of sleep he makes is regarding sleepwalking.

[@PrevMedHealth]

@Georgecav Thank you very much!!

[@molotulo8808]

I weight 210 with a 40" waist. My waist is heavy because I lift weights, and no sissy workout. I lift 2 and 1/2 hours 4/5 days per week. I love my 90 pound dumbells. By February, I will start using my 100 pound dumbbells! By July, I will use my 110 pound dumbbells. I kick but. I'm doing 3 to 4 days a week of heavy bag training. LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS. NO EXCUSES!

[@gavingerard2053]

Is this intended as irony..?

[@jd-gw4gr]

who better looking well! 🤪

[@PeterShaw-ne1yq]

I used self control and it worked🎉

[@PrevMedHealth]

Before these were available, we all did.

[@Michael-ht3ox]

The Videos become longer and longer, to the point that I ask ChatGPT to summarize and then I ask my questions.

[@peardisplay]

why does Jesus have a coat on ?

[@PrevMedHealth]

He’s cold-blooded!!

[@parisvafiadis8558]

@@PrevMedHealthis he a vampire?

[@jesusvegamd]

​@@parisvafiadis8558that's why I don't eat garlic despite its benefits lol

[@judithprophete8337]

Carnivore diet x >yrs when added mounjaro 2.5 mg weekly blood pressure normalized on no meds currently blood sugars down in the 80 range

[@PrevMedHealth]

Congratulations 🎉!!

[@andreamacdonald7510]

A lot of abuse too. My sister in law is using her boyfriends because she can’t get it .

[@jesusvegamd]

You are absolutely right

[@Insect0man]

Nope. Ashwaganda counters cortisol without ozempics toxicity.

[@georgecav]

Can you point us to any good research on that?

[@wandayonder9772]

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration has a warning for medicines and supplements containing Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) because in some people it has caused gastric problems, nausea, diarrhea etc, and liver injury. I'm not touching it.

[@spynman]

Nope… that’s the lazy choice!

[@PrevMedHealth]

For SO MANY (most) - it is!