Beyond the Scale: The Ozempic Effect
Beyond the Scale: The Ozempic Effect
Podcast Description
First identified in the 1970s, GLP-1 medications have shaped diabetes treatments. But in recent years, the use of these drugs to help with weight loss has been revolutionary while also raising questions on safety.
In Beyond the Scale: The Ozempic Effect, hosts Terry Turner and Christian Simmons share in-depth research and insight from experts to reveal how GLP-1 drugs are shaping health, economics, policy and beyond.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as the medical mechanisms of GLP-1 medications, healthcare economics, policy implications, and patient access issues. Episode examples include an exploration of the high costs of these medications and insights into behind-the-scenes drug pricing systems, delving into health transformations related to obesity management and diabetes care.
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Topics covered in this episode:
The scientific consensus that glyphosate is a carcinogen and its presence in rainwater, urine and even children’s bodies
The implications of the Supreme Court case Monsanto v. Durnell and potential corporate immunity
How Bayer’s legal strategies, including legislation and industry lobbying, threaten consumer rights
The impact of glyphosate in food through GMO crops and pre-harvest spraying practices
The differences between regenerative and organic farming, and how soil health influences nutrient density
The potential for regenerative agriculture to replace harmful chemical reliance
How public awareness and consumer choices can influence policy and industry practices
Kelly Ryerson’s personal journey from illness to activism and her efforts to raise awareness
Resources & Links:
Roundup: Controversies, Health Risks and Industry Failures
Connect With Kelly Ryerson:
https://www.instagram.com/glyphosategirl/
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