The weight shifted during treatment, and now everyone seems to have an opinion about GLP-1s
Maybe your GP mentioned it, maybe a friend is on one and feels amazing, or maybe you're already taking it and quietly wondering:
"Is this helping my recovery, or getting in the way of it?" "Does losing weight this way lower my recurrence risk?" "What happens to my muscle, my bones, my gut?" 😮💨
In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through what GLP-1 medications do in the body, what the early research suggests about cancer biology, and where they fall short for women after treatment.
This is a must-listen if:
- You've gained weight since treatment and wonder if a GLP-1 is right for your situation
- You're already on one and want to know how to protect your muscle, gut, and nutrient status
- Your glucose and HbA1c look "normal" but no one has ever checked your fasting insulin
- You keep hearing GLP-1s mentioned for cancer prevention and want the real state of the evidence
- You want a clear way to decide instead of following the trend
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What GLP-1s do in the pancreas, stomach, and brain, and why that lowers insulin and glucose
- Why chronically elevated insulin drives IGF-1 and a pro-cancer internal environment
- What the early research on GLP-1 receptors and tumor cells does and doesn't show
- Where GLP-1s fall short after treatment: muscle loss, GI effects, and the root cause they leave untouched
- When a GLP-1 or a microdose moves up your priority list, and when it doesn't
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I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies — so they can feel confident, strong, and free to enjoy life again.
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