Mitigating Muscle Loss from GLP-1 Agonists, with Dr. Anurag Singh

Even as we prioritize natural interventions in functional medicine, GLP-1 agonist drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic offer sometimes life-changing support for those who have long struggled with resistant overweight/obesity and high blood sugar. However, there are side effects, including the risk of substantial muscle loss and sagging, aged skin ("Ozempic face" as it's indelicately known). It's a concern that hits home for me, considering the pivotal role we know that muscle plays in overall health and longevity. In this New Frontiers podcast episode I welcome back Dr. Anurag Singh to unravel the complexities of these issues. We explore the interplay between metabolic health and muscle preservation, touching on everything from the mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists and their long-term effects on aging and sarcopenia, to the promising potential of dietary and lifestyle interventions to counteract negative effects. We consider the potential for one of my all-time fave postbiotic epinutrients - Urolithin A - to assist by supporting mitochondrial health and preserving/enhancing muscle quality. This timely conversation is one you won't want to miss. Tune in and please leave us a review wherever you listen to New Frontiers. – DrKF Check out our show notes https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ Guest information Anurag Singh, MD, PhDChief Medical Officer at Timeline Thank you to our sponsor Timeline Mitopure Research from Timeline [email protected] Timeline Discount for New Frontiers Listeners Timeline is offering DrKFs readers a 10% discount on Timeline products. Head over to Timeline and use the code KARA10 at checkout. Show Notes Study: Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity https://tinyurl.com/y3c2ypkw Pre-clinical trial (Recruiting): Effects of Urolithin A Supplementation on Glucose Metabolism in Healthy Adults 55>= Years Old...https://tinyurl.com/bdzfccr8 Study: Urolithin A improves muscle strength, exercise performance, and biomarkers of mitochondrial health in a randomized trial in middle-aged adults https://tinyurl.com/2p9pjpxc Study: Antidiabetic Effect of Urolithin A in Cultured L6 Myotubes and Type 2 Diabetic Model KK-Ay/Ta Mice with Glucose Intolerance https://tinyurl.com/2jkhmu9w Study: Urolithin A, a Gut Metabolite, Improves Insulin Sensitivity Through Augmentation of Mitochondrial Function and Biogenesis https://tinyurl.com/mvrjxxsm Study: Effect of Urolithin A Supplementation on Muscle Endurance and Mitochondrial Health in Older Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial https://tinyurl.com/fscfdd85 Study: Direct supplementation with Urolithin A overcomes limitations of dietary exposure and gut microbiome variability in healthy adults to achieve consistent levels across the population https://tinyurl.com/e6npdvyp Preprint article: Topical application of Urolithin A slows intrinsic skin aging and protects from UVB-mediated photodamage: Findings from Randomized Clinical Trials https://tinyurl.com/2m2nzd56