Hidden Risks of Weight Loss Injections
Show summary:
Nutrition researcher and speaker Dr Zoë Harcombe joins us to explore the growing popularity of weight loss injections and the wider conversation around weight, health and modern lifestyles. As drugs like GLP-1s become increasingly mainstream, we unpack how these medications work, why so many people are turning to them and the concerns surrounding their long-term use. Zoë also explains the bigger picture behind metabolic health, including the role of blood sugar balance, insulin resistance and sustainable lifestyle habits in supporting healthy weight management. This episode offers an insightful and accessible look at one of today’s most talked-about health trends, helping you better understand the risks and alternatives when it comes to long-term health.
What you’ll learn:
- What GLP-1 weight loss injections are, how they work in the body and why they’ve become so widely prescribed.
- What the evidence really says about weight loss results and what happens when people stop taking them.
- Common side effects and the potential long-term health implications.
- The growing concerns around muscle loss, poor nutrient intake and metabolic health.
- Why microdosing GLP-1 drugs is gaining popularity and the concerns surrounding this approach.
- What metabolic health really means and the role of insulin resistance and blood sugar balance in weight management.
- How to adopt a healthier, more sustainable approach to weight loss and metabolic health.
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Guest Bio:
Dr Zoë Harcombe is an author, researcher and speaker in the field of diet and health. She is a Cambridge graduate with a PhD in public health nutrition. Zoë has published several books and peer-reviewed articles and is known for her work analysing the evidence around diet and challenging widely held beliefs on topics such as red meat, fibre, fruit, calories and saturated fat. Her weekly ‘Monday Note’ dissects academic papers and brings clarity to complex nutrition research. She has appeared on radio and television, from BBC Newsnight to Fox News, and has spoken at conferences internationally, from Norway to South Africa.
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