GLP-1s, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure Medications w/ Dr. Yolanda Lawson

Send us Fan MailA GLP-1 can drop your blood pressure five to six points, which is exactly why so many women make a dangerous mistake with their meds.Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Yolanda Lawson, OB-GYN and past president of the National Medical Association, about why a woman's cardiovascular risk catches up to a man's at menopause, the blood pressure drop you can realistically expect from weight loss on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and the under-discussed way GLP-1s help your body clear sodium. You'll learn exactly what to do — and what to ask your provider — before you ever consider stopping a blood pressure prescription.IN THIS EPISODE- How much a GLP-1 actually lowers blood pressure (and why every 2.2 pounds you lose matters)- Why women's heart disease risk climbs after menopause when protective estrogen drops- The hidden way GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy help your body excrete sodium- Whether the racing heart you feel on shot day is affecting your blood pressure- What to ask your doctor before stopping blood pressure medication after weight lossABOUT THE GUESTYolanda Lawson, M.D., FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN with two decades of experience and founder of MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas, Texas. She is the Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association — the largest and oldest organization of African American physicians, founded in 1895 — where she made women's heart health a pillar of her presidency. She earned her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, interned at Morehouse School of Medicine, and completed her residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and serves as Executive Medical Director of Maternal Infant Health at Health Care Service Corporation.CONNECT WITH YOLANDAInstagram: @YlawsonMDLinkedIn: Yolanda Lawson MD  [confirm full URL]BLOOD PRESSURE RESOURCE (My BP Control / CDC Foundation)Website: https://www.mybpcontrol.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdcfoundYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CDCFoundationSPONSORSTimeline (Mitopure) — Urolithin A to support mitochondrial renewal, muscle strength, and healthy aging.timeline.com/GLP1Hub for 20% offTyde Wellness — Licensed providers who adjust your dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team, GLP-1 nutrition guidance, microdosing, and hormone therapy.tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub, code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first monthCHAPTERS00:00  The warning before you quit your meds01:38  Meet Dr. Yolanda Lawson03:37  What hypertension actually does to your body05:40  How to know if your numbers are controlled09:04  Why a woman's risk is different13:23  Menopause, hormones, and birth control14:59  What GLP-1s really do to blood pressure20:20  Salt, food, and the sodium connection24:38  Stress, sleep, and the alcohol trap29:13  Reasons for hope (and where to find Dr. Lawson)MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.