Mounjaro Risks- Should You Be Worried

Welcome to The Chemist Couple podcast! With GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro becoming more popular, are we overlooking the risks? From potential nutrient deficiencies to serious health concerns like pancreatitis and diabetic retinopathy, we break it all down. Don't let the hype overshadow the science! ⚠️

 

⏱️ Timestamps:

 

• 00:00 - The Rise of GLP-1s: Why Are They So Popular?
• 01:56 - Eating Less = Harm? The Hidden Risks
• 03:43 - Losing Lean Mass: What You Need to Know
• 04:55 - The Risk of Vitamin Deficiencies
• 05:58 - Can You Keep the Weight Off? Leptin Explained
• 07:51 - Lifestyle Changes: Key to Long-Term Success
• 10:18 - The ‘Golden Dose’: A Dangerous Shortcut?
• 11:57 - ‘Microdosing’ GLP-1s: Risky & Unlicensed!
• 14:31 - Surgery & Aspiration: A New GLP-1 Warning
• 18:36 - Just How Powerful Are GLP-1s?
• 19:32 - Diabetic Retinopathy: An Overlooked Side Effect
• 22:05 - Pancreatitis: A Rare but Serious Risk
• 23:55 - Fertility, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: What’s Safe?
• 29:20 - Planning a Pregnancy? Here’s What to Consider
• 30:21 - Final Thoughts: Are GLP-1s Worth the Risk?

 

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📚 Studies Referenced in This Episode:

 

• Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology (14th Edition) – General physiology overview
• Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology (10th Edition) – General pharmacological overview
• Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC): Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Summary of Product Characteristics – Read Here
• Diabetes & Primary Care, Vol 23 No 4 (2021): GLP-1 receptor agonists and diabetic retinopathy – Read Here
  

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