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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 53 MIN

Should EVERYONE Be Taking Ozempic? Dr Mike Israetel’s Shocking Take

from Dr Karan Explores · host OG Podcasts

💬 “ I would say [weight loss injections] come pretty close to being health elixirs. Taking these drugs is better for almost everyone, than not taking these drugs.” ~Dr Mike Israetel ⚡️ Returning guest Dr Mike Israetel is a fitness expert with a PhD in Sport Physiology. As the founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike is known for his science-based approach to training and nutrition. ⚡ In this episode Dr Mike and I bring you a New Years resolution special - with a twist. As we discuss the science of setting realistic goals and sticking to them, a surprising conversation around Ozempic and TRT unfolds. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ How to create habit loops and why goals should be tailored to small consistent wins ➡︎ Why Mike thinks everyone should be taking Ozempic and weight-loss injections ➡ Whether rising beauty stands are really the problem they’re made out to be ➡︎ What’s going on with the rise in TRT use ➡︎ How we have billionaires to thank for testing out the supplements of tomorrow 📕 Chapters (1:16) The science of habit building for the New Year (6:07) Making goals as easy as possible (10:57) Using weight loss injections for habit forming (15:24) Are the risks of Ozempic worth it if you’re not overweight? (21:46) Should we fear taking Ozempic for life? (30:30) The casual rise of TRT (39:04) Body dysmorphia and rising beauty standards (44:40) Bryan Johnson and anti-ageing influencers 📱 Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr 📱 Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/  🔥 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  🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

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