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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 49 MIN

Is It OK To Stay on GLP-1s Forever? Dr Rekha Kumar

from Dr Karan Explores · host OG Podcasts

💬 The GLP-1 weight loss movement is blowing up. On the one hand, we now have a drug that tackles the obesity epidemic like never before. On the other, we’re seeing the rise of food anxiety and the return of thin-at-all-costs culture. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping medicine, culture and the economy.⚡So to get the latest on these rapid advancements, we speak to endocrinology and metabolism specialist Dr Rekha Kumar. She takes us through the growing list of benefits provided by GLP-1 drugs - and the dangers. As well as tackling the wider field of “gray market” peptide use.⚡Today’s guest is Dr Rekha Kumar, an expert in metabolic and hormone health. Together we dig deep into GLP-1 use - the latest science on the benefits and the dangers.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why GLP-1 reliance is leading some to ignore good health practices➡︎ Are we seeing the return of 80s diet culture and the “Almond mom”?➡︎ How GLP-1s impact overall health - including menopause care➡︎  Why long-term use may be needed to tackle growing weight regain concerns➡︎ How peptides like retatrutide are becoming more popular in longevity circles➡︎ Why oral Wegovy is a total game-changer#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #MedicalScience, #GLP1, #Ozempic, #Wegovy, #Semaglutide, #Retatrutide, #WeightLossDrugsDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction(0:54) How GLP-1s are affecting every area of life(2:58) Are people giving up on standard diet and exercise advice?(5:32) A return of 80s diet culture and “heroin chic”(8:44) What GLP-1s teach us about willpower(13:28) The wider societal impacts of weight loss drugs(17:02) What you need to understand about “food noise”(21:48) Beyond weight-loss, how GLP-1s impact menopause and more(26:55) The cancer link(31:32) What are the proven pregnancy risks?(35:55) The “gray market” of peptides – are they safe?(40:37) The rise of retatrutide in longevity circles(43:55) Why oral Wegovy is a total game-changer(47:09) Why biohackers and scientists need to come together🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5🔥  Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan  Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

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