#199: The benefits, risks, and uses for GLP1s like Ozempic and Wegovy with McCall McPherson PA-C

Listen to this episode from The Dr. Shannon Show on Spotify. McCall McPherson, the founder of Modern Thyroid, is a Physician Assistant and Thyroid + Hormone expert. In today's episode, she explains why she often recommends GLP-1 drugs. She educates that while they can be used for weight loss, their uses extend far beyond weight loss.  Modern Thyroid Clinic WebsiteModern Weight Loss WebsiteMcCall's IG 0:00: Introduction 3:40: What are GLP-1s? 5:20: How do GLP-1s affect your brain chemistry? 8:45: Dosing GLP-1s, muscle loss, and exercise 13:08: Who can benefit from GLP-1s? 17:00: Side effects and risks of GLP-1s23:20: Public perception of GLP-1s 25:57: GLP1s and perimenopause  28:38: Other benefits of GLP-1s 33:13: GLP1s and fertility 35:05: Are there long term risks of GLP-1s? 38:53: What to do if you're interested in starting GLP-1s 41:34: Symptoms of inflammation 42:27: McCall's final thoughts To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.