Weight Loss Drugs: Side Effects, Risks, Alternatives with Dr. Neal Barnard | Exam Room Live Q&A

[@adiposerex5150]

No diet beats whole plant foods. It is the fountain of youth and the healthiest possible way to eat. I am so grateful for your channel and others who provide all the info we need to stay the course.

[@monicasong427]

Absolutely. Plus, the wonderful fungi.

[@infiniteworfare5089]

But Emma morano lived to 116 and credited her long life to eggs and steak. Also a lot of the oldest people alive ate meat.

[@monicasong427]

​@@infiniteworfare5089It is important to understand that there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, there are lifelong smokers who have also lived past 100, but that does not make smoking healthy. In the U.S., heart disease is our #1 killer. American cardiologists Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn reversed heart disease without any drugs and surgery. This was only possible by fully eliminating all animal products.

[@darcey55]

I’ve been calling it the fountain of youth! I switched to a WFPB diet 16 months ago, lost 75lbs quite easily, eat a lot of delicious food, and I look 10 years younger and feel like I’m 25 again (I’m 44). It continues to blow my mind still! ❣️

[@kathimiller6289]

So glad Chuck that you are telling your story having surgery. Me too. It’s not a cure a tool. I became a wfpb eater 10 months ago and it’s been terrifying because of the way we as Bariatric patients were taught. Avoid carbs ie. potatoes and rice especially plant based for weight loss. Even my NP told me to eat more protein etc. To lose weight again. She didn’t hear me when I said I am plant based now. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@mandanabalet4841]

@kathimiller6289 I also had surgery 17 years ago . And i am going plant based again had done it in 2012. How are you doing 10 months into it ? Health wise ? I did find it difficult back in 2012 as i couldn’t eat Big quantity of vegetables and Legumes at once and I did have a low Albumin in my blood . Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@MemoryAmethyst]

Canadian doctors have already started complaining that the advertising is too aggressive and that they want it stopped. It is one of CTVNEWS top stories this morning. The US is the only country that I know of that allows the aggressive unchecked advertising of drugs.

[@helloalanframe]

And New Zealand.

[@annm6181]

I just started on Ozempic it really helps with bs for diabetes...so I don't have to take Metformin. I am in the obesity category but on a low does. I find it slows down my digestion. I worry about long term effects.

[@heatherupstone1614]

Thank you for everything you do. PCRM has changed my life for the better. 🙏

[@andreaz.1227]

Hi Chuck. Great show! Thanks to you and Dr. Barnard for all the shows you've put together in the last several years. Your comment on reading made me think how great it would be if you could do a show on vegan books and reading. I happen to be a librarian and a vegan, too, and would love to see a show focused on encouraging people to read or listen to great vegan books, not just nonfiction but fiction, too. I used to write reviews for a children's book blog that focused on compassionate picture books for kids called Vegbooks, which might be a good source.Thanks again.

[@marciagregory7883]

I work for a pharmaceutical company, and believe me, there is never any mention of nutrition.

[@RoxinaSolerGamborena]

Great to know about this free classes with the working group. I would like to link a colleague of mine to it, but see that the last class is in June. Is another round starting soon?...gracias!

[@deniset1005]

Thank you for covering this topic. There are a few people in my circle that are using these drugs for weight loss. It works for some but not all.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Awesome information. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@sonjawright518]

Ozempic, bydureon and trulicity are being prescribed for weight loss but these drugs are for diabetics like myself who rely on these meds to help control our blood sugar. I’ve had to wait weeks and weeks for a refill on my prescription because someone wants to lose 10-15 pounds. I think these drugs should only be prescribed for diabetics.

[@k.h.6991]

I think people are trying to lose 50, 100 pounds - for 15 pounds it makes no sense to go for drugs.

[@sylviawilliams9185]

I had the same problem. I told my doctor to put me back on regular insulin. Now, I'm working on getting off of that as well.

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Thanks Chuck a lot your fantastic show, all your information is just Fantastic and Great tips. I am so glad to discover you on the Physician committee, I am plantbased for 5 years now yes for me was not weight loss but for Gut issues that I can say I feel fantastic , My husband lost alot of weight and are of all his medication and full of energy we 69 and still work and pretty buzy. Yes our friends cut a little on redmeat but they still eat animal products because they think they to old to "change " I told so many people about you but it's their choice. Keep up with all your great work, I Love it😊❤ New Zealand Auckland

[@annette6685]

Love the new intro ;-)

[@mysticsuzi]

You know what else is great for weight loss? A good stomach flu. I had that one week and lost that last pesky 5 pounds. Anyway, thank you for always just speaking rational truth with no click bait or selling some new "quick fix". There is no quick anything. Signed, Old School Gramma

[@chiyerano]

Yes, I was wondering what you had to say about Ozempic among other things. Thank you for a good show.

[@TDGillon]

Why did Dr Barnard tell Greg to take it slow when he said that he lost 70lbs in 7 months?

[@ritabutler1951]

Or learn to play the guitar. I started when I was 68. I will be 70 tomorrow. I can play. Not great, but I can play and I have a really nice instructor.

[@laurastephenson2516]

Corey Booker. That was enough to negate literally everything else positive about this

[@dennisrigas9137]

Curious, r u in OA or similar 12 step program?

[@joypaul7836]

Promo`SM 😠

[@JARABACOA3]

What about un knon effects?

[@k.h.6991]

Good point. Long term effects aren't going to be known for years.