The Chemist Couple Podcast

Top 5 Health Trends for 2025

Welcome to The Chemist Couple Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Top 5 Health Trends for 2025 that are reshaping how we approach health and wellness. If you’re actively working to improve your health, listening to these trends is essential for your wellness journey.
We explore:
* Gut Microbiome: Find out how the health of your gut is directly linked to overall wellness, immunity, and mental health.
* Mental Wellness & Mindfulness: Learn about practices to improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Explore eco-friendly and sustainable practices in modern medicine and healthcare systems.
* Personalised Nutrition: Discover how tailored nutrition plans are helping individuals optimise their health.
* Digital Health Trackers: Understand how health tech devices and wearables can track and improve your fitness and wellness goals.
Whether you're looking to boost physical health, improve mental clarity, or stay ahead with the latest wellness technology, this episode has the insights you need for 2025.
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#HealthTrends2025 #GutMicrobiome #MentalWellness #HealthTech #PersonalisedNutrition
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 - Health Trend 1 - The Gut Microbiome
15:57 - Health Trend 2 - Mental Wellness and Mindfulness
28:44 - Health Trend 3 - Sustainable Self Care
32:17 - Health Trend 4 - Personalised Nutrition
36:09 - Health Trend 5 - Digital Health Trackers
41:32 - Our Rankings of Health Trends
49:06 - Final Thoughts
Here are our podcast links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8935176/ - Journaling evidence
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5374271/#sec36 - Accuracy of wearable devices in physical activity
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8817215/ - Systematic review- Accuracy & acceptability of wearable devices
* https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(22)00111-X/fulltext - Wearable devices and their effects on physical health
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11399740/ - Accuracy for detecting medical conditions
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10757793/#sec4- Apple Watch v 12 lead ECG
* https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3 - Effect of spending time in nature
* https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/ - ‘The American Gut project’
* https://www.nature.com/articles/s41575-024-00893-5 - UPF and food additives on gut health
* https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1806 - Consumption of fermented foods on gut health
* https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2179 - role of the gut microbiome on nutrition and health
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5082693/ - Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome on the increase prevalence of obesity
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7700621/ - how your diet effects your gut microbiome
* https://www.who.int/news/item/17-06-2022-who-highlights-urgent-need-to-transform-mental-health-and-mental-health-care - World Health Organisation on need to transform mental health
* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8651630/ - Sleep and its impact on mental health

Stop Wasting Your Money on Vitamins

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss the multi-billion dollar sector that is supplementation. Key topics are whether you need a multivitamin within your diet, how the supplement industry is regulated and our stance on the future of supplementation. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Why are we discussing multivitamins
01:05 - What is the definition of a vitamin?
02:18 - Regulatory bodies in the UK and USA - MHRA/ FDA
02:53 - What are the rules and regulations surrounding vitamins/ supplements?
10:58 - Does the lack of regulations on these products impact their quality?
13:00 - Why do we take vitamins in the first place?
14:20 - Study that found increased risk of mortality in those taking multivitamins
17:03 - Do we personally take any multivitamins?
19:42 - Bioniq - the personalised supplement company
22:32 - Where did the RDA guidelines come from and are they still relevant today?
22:50 - Why the supplement industry makes the idea of taking vitamins/ supplements so convincing
29:03 - Is there any evidence to suggest that taking vitamin supplements has an impact on preventing chronic diseases?
29:23 - Is taking a vitamin supplement as effective as getting our vitamins from whole food sources?
30:55 - Summary of key points
Here are our podcast links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b8297e5274a7318b8f20d/Supplements_Summary__Jan_2012__DH_FINAL.doc.pdf - Department of Health- legislation
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/food-supplements#what-a-food-supplement-is - food standards agency
https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.14521#:~:text=Individuals%20who%20want%20to%20improve,provisions%20of%20general%20food%20law - British Journal of Pharmacology- vitamin D quality review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11208972/#abstract1 - US Cohort multi-vitamin daily use study
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5998735/ - History of nutrition
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9174310/#Sec4 - The effect of the food matrix
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6743828/#sec1 - Dairy food and matrix
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/195038 - vitamins for chronic disease prevention
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2125921/ - dietary selenium use in production
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview

Should You Worry About rising Colon Cancer Rates in Younger People? | How To Improve Your Outcomes

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss the rising rates of colon cancer in the under 50s. By 2030 colon cancer is expected to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this age group. We explore how we can get screened, the signs and symptoms to look out for and discuss the possible causes of these shocking statistics. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Why are we discussing colon cancer rates in young people?
01:55 - Colon cancer vs Bowel cancer - different terminologies USA vs UK
02:10 - Colon cancer statistics
02:42 - Should we be worried about getting colon cancer less than 50 years
06:44 - Limitations to current evidence
08:00 - National bowel screening programmes - USA and UK
12:43 - Signs and symptoms of colon cancer
14:39 - Risk factors for developing colon cancer
15:51 - Does the gut microbiome play a role in the development of early onset colon cancer
18:28 - Importance of maintaining healthy BMI on the development of early onset colon cancer
20:06 - correlation between western diet, UPF on non communicable diseases and colon cancer
22:40 - What should our governments be doing to address this?
25:37 - Summary of key points in podcast
Here are our podcast links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/23/5933 - The role of diet and lifestyle on early onset colon cancer
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6957737/ - Influence of the gut microbiome, diet and environment on risk of colorectal cancer
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9745098/#s12 - Fusobacterium nucleatum and colorectal cancer: from phenomenon to mechanism
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/23/5933 - factors in early onset colon cancer
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045%2824%2900600-4/fulltext - rising colon cancer in young adults
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview

How to Lower Your ApoB | Is the Gut Microbiome Involved in Cholesterol Metabolism?

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss how we are going to act upon our ApoB results that we shared previously. We aim to apply the current studies to our lifestyle and measure how effective our interventions have been in 3-4 months. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:03 - Introduction
02:35 - How is the microbiome involved in cholesterol metabolism?
03:23- Coprostanol and its role in cholesterol homeostasis
04:27 - Cholesterol entrapment via gut bacteria
05:43 - Secondary bile acids produced by the gut microbiome
08:08 - The importance of a diverse gut microbiome
12:56 - How to increase your plant intake
14:14 - importance of probiotic for gut microbiome diversity
14:40 - prebiotics and the microbiome
15:09 - Can alcohol theoretically decrease the diversity of the gut microbiome?
16:14 - Is it easy for people with IBS to improve their gut microbiome?
18:18 - Fasting window and gut health
19:14 - antibiotic use and the impact on the gut microbiome
21:25 - does decreasing saturated fats in your diet have a direct effect on cholesterol/ APOB levels
24:18 - Impact of exercise on CVD risk, APOB and LDL-C
25:05 - how energy is used during different intensities of exercise - VO2max
31:03 - dietary carbohydrate consumption and its role in CVD risk
36:28 - Summary - what are we going to be doing going forward to improve our biomarkers?
41:05 - outro
Here are our podcast links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4242964/#:~:text=Recently%2C%20regular%20exercise%20has%20been,apoA1%20ratio%20demonstrated%20significant%20interactions - exercise in overweight women on ApoB
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2007.01806.x - exercise on ApoB- predominantly males
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5972657/#sec4 - saturated fats on ApoB
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7468809/#sec1-nutrients-12-02204 - Glycaemic index & load on lipid kinetics
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ATVBAHA.120.315766#graphical-abstract - Saturated fats increasing atherogenicity of LDL-c
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7416843/ - gut microbiome & CVD
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7049528/ - high fibre diets on short chain fatty acids
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7230435/ - Gut microbiome & intestinal permeability
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview
Links to cardiac screening - North West, UK
https://www.timcogleyfoundation.com
https://healthchecks.randoxhealth.com/tim-cogley-foundation

Interpreting Cardiovascular Biomarkers | ApoB | LDL-C | BMI | Metabolic Age | Fasting Glucose

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss our recent cardiac screening results. Cardiovascular disease is still the biggest killer worldwide and so being able to interpret our blood results and calculating our individual risk is important in order to help prevent progression in the future. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:03 - Introduction
01:40 - LDL-C and its role in cardiovascular risk
02:14 - LDL-C: What our results were and what should we be aiming for?
02:50 - Why you shouldn’t use results in isolation | Area under the curve
04:00 - Significance of family history on cardiovascular disease risk
06:50 - Is ApoB a superior biomarker for measuring cardiovascular disease risk?
10:00 - Interpreting ApoB results | Should we be more aggressive in treating ApoB levels?
17:16 - Balancing health anxiety with being health conscious
18:53 - Interpretation of BMI | BMI limitations
24:52 - Where did we get our cardiac screening test done? | Tim Cogley Foundation
26:06 - Metabolic age v chronological age | How accurate is this test?
27:40 - Why we should know our own health on a deeper level
28:26 - Fasting blood glucose; our results
30:12 - Advocating prevention of long term health conditions, but emphasising the importance of pharmacological therapy when it is needed
33:55 - Cardiovascular risk score
38:05 - upcoming podcast episodes | Summary
Here is our podcast links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10693914/#:~:text=BMI%20was%20originally%20established%20in,benefits%20%5B1%2C2%5D - BMI review in clinical practice
https://www.lipidcenter.com/pdf/Framingham.pdf - ApoB percentile chart
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7369156/ - Overview of ApoB
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.025858 - ApoB physiology
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview
Links to cardiac screening - North West, UK
https://www.timcogleyfoundation.com
https://healthchecks.randoxhealth.com/tim-cogley-foundation

Best Exercises For Overall Health & Longevity

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss how you should be exercising and we feel this very appropriate coming up to the New Year’s resolutions. We give our insight on what is working for us currently and debunk a lot of myths that people may be presented with when starting their exercise journey. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:03 - Introduction
00:38 - What did Jess used to do for exercise?
02:26 - Did HIIT training work for Jess?
03:00- What did Lee used to do for exercise?
05:08 - What training is working for Jess at the moment?
07:45 - Are current training regimens over complicated?
09:20 - Hyrox, get involved or get rid?
10:28- Should you focus on your weaknesses in exercise?
11:45 - 1% improvements will result in the greatest successes
12:47 - consistency is key
13:30 - Why do we exercise and why should you exercise?
16:30 - How should you start exercising?
19:04 - What is the evidence for exercise being of benefit?
20:32 - Find your purpose for exercising
21:58 - What are we going to implement in your training going forward?
25:40 - Final thoughts
28:52 - What is our next episode?
Here is our podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls - falls stats from WHO 2021
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/641d9957ba5ac9000cb1a838/CMOs-physical-activity-guidelines-appendices-march-2023.pdf - CMO UK’s activity guidelines
https://www.amjmed.com/article/s0002-9343(14)00138-7/fulltext - muscle mass with longevity
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview

Should Calories Count?

Welcome back to our podcast, in this episode we discuss if counting calories is helpful in achieving our health goals. We talk through both the benefits of counting calories but also the potential pitfalls of this popular ‘diet’. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:03 - Introduction
01:19 - What is a calorie?
02:01 - Food is more than just calories
02:42 - Why did Jess count calories?
04:05 - Where there more benefits for Jess counting calories?
06:08- Has calorie counting created a negative relationship with Jess’s food habits?
08:30 - What are the benefits to calorie counting?
10:16 - What are the negatives to calorie counting?
11:48 - Are calculated calories accurate?
15:15 - Do we count calories for health or aesthetics?
17:15 - Does calorie counting have longevity?
18:25 - Social media’s ‘healthy meal alternative’ trend
20:15 - What should you do if you currently count calories?
23:25 - Do you now look at food differently?
24:50 - How do you deal with not focussing on calories?
26:01 - What is our overall opinion on calorie counting?
30:25 - Can you bank calories?
32:05 - Summary
Here is our podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
Sign up to our newsletter and stay up to date with how we personally apply the science to enhance our lifestyle:
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3396444/#bib2
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7946062/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3405064/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/calorie-labelling-in-the-out-of-home-sector/calorie-labelling-in-the-out-of-home-sector-implementation-guidance
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview

Does Dietary Cholesterol Increase Cardiovascular Risk?

Welcome back to our podcast and to a question which many want a clear answer to, does dietary cholesterol increase cardio vascular risk? Honestly, the evidence is a hard read and we invite you to listen to our opinions and more importantly, how are we going to implement the studies. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:03 - Introduction
01:30 - Did you think dietary cholesterol increases serum levels?
02:43 - Why are eggs used in cholesterol studies?
03:55 - What are the current guidelines for cholesterol consumption?
05:00 - Does dietary cholesterol increase serum cholesterol?
09:16- How much dietary cholesterol do we absorb?
10:50 - Why do we have LDL cholesterol, an evolutionary trait?
13:24 - What foods are high in dietary cholesterol?
13:52 - Does saturated fat have a role to play in serum cholesterol?
17:50 - How do genetics play a part in serum cholesterol levels?
18:23 - Are we treating serum cholesterol appropriately?
19:09 - Does the gut microbiome play a role in serum cholesterol?
22:56 - What are we going to do with our diet?
27:32 - What to expect in upcoming podcasts
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.077
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9143438/#sec2-nutrients-14-02168
https://www.jlr.org/article/S0022-2275(20)33370-8/fulltext
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743
https://bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-019-0715-8#Sec25
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6024687/#notes2
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/nutritional-management-of-hyperapob/FF922E54AB1189F1AF2194888D99DA0F
https://www.jlr.org/article/S0022-2275(20)33152-7/fulltext
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview
Randox link:
https://www.timcogleyfoundation.com/cardiac-screening/

Why Cholesterol Matters

Welcome back to our podcast and the beginning of a mini series on cholesterol, arguably the most understood aspect of physical health. We touch upon the importance of cholesterol, the discrepancies in nomenclature surrounding cholesterol, why we should be aware of our cholesterol physiology and what we are doing from a personal point of view. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below:
00:07 - Why should we be measuring cholesterol?
03:19 - Why is cholesterol important?
04:08 - Why we can’t say cholesterol is good or bad?
07:04 - Do we take our cholesterol results seriously?
09:57 - What is apoB?
11:14 - What is coming up in this lipid mini series?
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview
Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview
Randox link:
https://www.timcogleyfoundation.com/cardiac-screening/

GLP-1 Medications Explained by a Pharmacist | Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro (Watch Before Starting)

Welcome to our discussion on GLP-1 medication in the context of their weight loss licensing. All medication comes with risk, but as this class of medication has many benefits, including aesthetics, we believe many people have lost touch with the fact that these are regulated medication. We have became aware of online communities providing medical advice for GLP-1 medication, this is highly dangerous and this should not be a primary source of information and should be discussed with your healthcare team. There is a lot to discuss and we are aware that we cannot cover everything in this episode, also, please see our references below for any further reading.
If you would like to go to a particular section, please click on the time stamp below (please note this podcast was extremely hard to time stamp, so we did our best):
00:08 - Why are we discussing GLP-1 medications again?
01:54 - Online weight-loss communities are more detrimental than good
09:58 - How is medication regulated in the UK?
16:32 - Are online pharmacies helping the situation?
20:34 - GLP-1 medication does require you to adopt a healthy lifestyle
21:58 - The controversial aspects of health?
28:52 - Social media versus health care professionals
29:58 - Let’s discuss ‘Big Pharma’
33:08 - Our final thoughts and key points
Here is our podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA
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You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q 
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!
Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1411892
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
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