GLP-1s Explained: Why a Prescription Isn't Enough

Dr. Sasha Rose and Colin Renaud, PA-C get into why a GLP-1 prescription on its own so rarely holds, and what has to sit around it for the results to last. They walk through what a GLP-1 actually is, why the weight so often comes back when the medication is the whole plan, and the pieces that get skipped in a fifteen minute visit: protein, muscle, sleep, stress, nutrient status, and where a patient is in perimenopause or menopause. They also take live questions from the audience. In this episode: The naturally occurring hormone behind GLP-1 medications and what it does in the body Why a prescription with no support so often stalls out Protein and muscle preservation during rapid weight loss Who is a candidate, and who is not Live audience questions, including digestion and bowel changes Med Matrix is a functional medicine practice serving Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at medmatrixusa.com This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not create a patient provider relationship. Always talk with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping or changing any treatment, medication or supplement.