How do drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) cause weight loss? In this episode, we discuss how these drugs (GLP-1 receptor agonists) target specific areas in the brain to suppress appetite and facilitate weight loss. We also discuss clinical trials data suggesting that these drugs and/or the weight loss that they facilitate may have cardioprotective effects. Lastly, we will also examine evidence regarding weight regain when coming off of these drugs and common side effects. Link to episode on neuroscience of appetite regulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3RzV9vS_FA#healthspan, #semaglutide, #ozempic, #wegovy, #science, #weightloss Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - What Does GLP-1 Do? 02:08 - GLP-1 Receptors in the Brain 02:52 - Activating the GLP-1 "Switch" (Receptors) 04:13 - Clinical Trials - Semaglutide for Weight Loss 05:29 - Semaglutide and Heart & Metabolic Health 05:54 - For How Long Does Semaglutide Work? 06:35 - Weight Regain After Stopping Semaglutide 08:24 - Side Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists 09:37 - Take-Home Points 10:20 - Outro Social & Website: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sterlingmdphd Twitter - https://twitter.com/sterlingmdphd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sterlingmdphd TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sterlingmdphd Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/hQpdqT Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3y438C9 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TDUK3F2sJXfnG63hSxJhT?si=40bb52e5b53f404c Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Olanei References & Show Notes: http://www.nicksterling.com/ The content of this video is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other healthcare professional services. The content of this video is not medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The content of this podcast should not take precedence over information provided to you by your healthcare provider or official public health sources. Please visit nicksterling.com/terms for full Terms of Use.