“Ozempic has changed the conversation around obesity. Unfortunately a lot of people are misusing the medication.” -Dr Andres Acosta Dr Andres Acosta is an obesity expert at the Mayo Clinic, and regularly helps patients achieve double digit weight loss thanks to semaglutide, often branded as Ozempic or Wegovy. But as healthy people look to it for a quick fix, he raises a red flag about the drug. In this episode I ask Andres how Ozempic works, what are its side-effects, and who should actually be taking it. Plus what else works for treating obesity. Stay tuned to find out: - The risks and rewards of Ozempic - What’s going on in the brains of people who struggle with their weight - How his lab has identified 4 genetic phenotypes causing obesity - Where Dr Acosta stands on “body positivity” - How his work is destigmatising obesity - How close we are to a cure Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Learn more about Dr. Acosta's work: https://phenomixsciences.com/ For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Misusing Ozempic 4:35 Ozempic for longevity and health 7:49 Diet and exercise vs Ozempic + risks 10:55 Do you need to take Ozempic forever? 14:24 Link between the gut and obesity 19:16 Why obesity is rising 25:43 Weight loss vs fat loss vs health 25:36 Cutting edge therapies for obesity 40:19 A cure for obesity? 43:12 The problem with BMI 47:21 Why “fat” doesn’t equal “lazy” 49:51 The body positivity movement About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation The Problem with Ozempic - Dr Andres Acosta | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran