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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 20 MIN

Dr. Mindy Pelz: What Ozempic Actually Does To Your Body (The Truth)

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

Why would a 63-year-old naturally produce the same weight-loss hormone as someone on Ozempic? Dr. Mindy Pelz reveals what pharmaceutical companies aren't telling you about GLP-1, plus the three foods hiding in your kitchen that might be setting you up for cancer. Adrian Wells breaks down the science behind fasting, metabolic health, and why your body already has everything it needs to regulate weight naturally. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone your body used to make abundantly • The 3 specific foods making up 60% of American diets that increase cancer risk • How intermittent fasting can boost your natural GLP-1 production without injections • Which seed oils and additives Dr. Pelz says to avoid immediately 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone questioning what's really in their food and wondering if there's a natural alternative to weight loss drugs. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces Dr. Pelz and the Ozempic truth [01:30] What GLP-1 actually does in your body [03:45] Why we stop producing this hormone as we age [06:00] The three cancer-linked foods in your pantry [08:30] How fasting triggers natural GLP-1 production [10:15] Seed oils, sugar, and artificial additives breakdown [11:30] Practical steps you can take today 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for your daily dose of clear thinking. New episodes drop daily, so your next breakthrough insight is just one tap away. 🔍 Topics: ozempic, intermittent fasting, GLP-1 hormone, cancer prevention, seed oils Find all episodes at First Principles -------- Keywords: health myths, cognitive biases, social media addiction, anxiety management, entrepreneurship philosophy, ai dangers, decision making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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