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In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD breaks down the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, reframing them not as magic weight-loss shots but as hormone replacement therapies that reveal how dysfunctional most people's "weight-health hormones" have become. Ashley shares how digestion, nutrient status, genetics, and modern environmental pressures diminish the body's natural ability to regulate appetite, cravings, metabolism, and fat distribution — and why GLP-1 drugs can offer clarity but not a cure unless the underlying issues are addressed. She dives into muscle preservation, the limitations of BMI, the importance of fat-mass vs. scale weight, the root-cause approach to sustainable weight health, and what the future of GLP-1s means for generational wellness. This is a powerful conversation that blends science, personal insight, and actionable strategies to improve metabolic health — with or without medication.
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00:00 – GLP-1 hype: weight loss, risks, and whole-body benefits
02:00 – What GLP-1 drugs actually do in the body
02:20 – Understanding "weight-health hormones"
03:00 – Why society is functioning with suboptimal hormones
12:00 – Why total weight doesn't matter — muscle, fat, and bone do
14:00 – BMI is broken and misleading
15:00 – Weight regain, muscle loss, and metabolism
17:00 – Genetics, survival traits, and appetite regulation
23:00 – Root-cause approach: digestion, nutrient status, vagus nerve work
26:00 – How GLP-1s validate hormone dysfunction
28:00 – Side effects like nausea and constipation explained
30:00 – Why digestive repair is essential for long-term success
33:00 – How GLP-1s quiet obsessive thoughts, cravings, and food noise
36:00 – Supplements that support GLP-1 and weight-health hormone function
38:00 – Hop extract research and natural "GLP-1 activators"
42:00 – Limitations of natural alternatives vs. true hormone replacement
1:12:00 – Glucose spikes, CGMs, and metabolic flexibility
1:27:00 – The future of GLP-1s and redefining "obesity"
1:28:00 – Generational weight health and epigenetics
1:29:00 – Final thoughts and Ashley's Ever Forward message
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