Docs Who Lift

• Menopausal hormonal therapy should not be a blanket recommendation for everyone going through menopause
• Weight management in women is influenced by hormonal changes throughout life stages.
• Retrospective analyses can provide insights but have limitations.
• The wellness industry often oversimplifies complex medical issues.
• Hormonal replacement therapy may have subtle benefits for weight management.
• Confounding factors like SSRIs can co...

• Dr. Grant Tinsley joins the discussion as the body composition expert.
• Myostatin is a key regulator of muscle growth.
• Wendy Whippete the most jacked muscled up dog
• The concern of GLP-1 receptor agonists and muscle mass loss.
• Overview of Courage trial looking at semaglutide and trevogrumab and lean mass loss
• Upcoming Believe trial coming out (bimagrumab and semaglutide)
• Exercise remains crucial for muscle health and function.
• MRI data ...

Takeaways:

• The MAHA report aims to address public health issues but lacks actionable policies.
• Historical context is crucial for understanding current dietary guidelines.
• Funding for nutrition research has been inadequate, impacting the quality of data.
• Public perception of nutrition often outpaces scientific evidence.
• The evolution of dietary guidelines reflects political and social influences.
• There is a need for more rigorous nutr...

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Drs. Karl and Spencer talk to Dr. Tiffany Moon all about Joy Prescriptions. Learn how to stop chasing perfection and embrace connection. 

00:00Introduction to Dr. Tiffany Moon

02:02Journey to Reality TV: The Real Housewives of Dallas

05:58Life After Reality TV: Finding Joy and Purpose

09:59The Joy Prescription: A New Approach to Life

17:01Work-Life Integration: Balancing Career and Family

22:09Empowering Wo...

• Tirzepatide is more effective for weight loss than semaglutide.
• Cost-effectiveness is crucial in prescribing weight loss medications.
• Patients with severe obesity should receive more expensive medications for better outcomes.
• Both medications show significant benefits for obesity-related conditions.
• Long-term studies indicate sustained weight loss with both drugs.
• Gender differences affect weight loss outcomes with these medications...

Takeaways

• MASH is a significant obesity-related complication.
• Semaglutide shows promise in treating MASH.
• Weight loss is crucial for improving liver health.
• Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment.
• The Essence trial indicates a 63% resolution of NASH.
• New medications are being developed for obesity treatment.
• Early intervention is key to preventing severe liver damage.
• Accessibility of medications is a major concern.
• Comp...

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Grant Tinsley all about the new analysis of how much "lean mass" is lost with tirzepatide, the most powerful medicine available for weight loss.

Learn:

The difference between fat free mass and lean mass and lean soft tissue and muscle.

If GLP-1 medicines cause muscle loss specifically

How to minimize muscle loss when taking these medicines

Our new study together.

Click here for the tirzepatide paper

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