Debunking GLP-1 Myths with Dr. Lester Lee

"We're trying to not just help your health span, but but the lifespan. So they go hand in hand, not that you just wanna live longer, but you want the quality of that life called healthspan to correlate with the longevity." Dr. Lester Lee

In this episode of The WeightCare Podcast, host Sharon Polsky welcomes Dr. Lester Lee, the owner of Lee Regenerative in Huntington Beach, California, to address common misconceptions about GLP-1 medications used for weight loss.

Dr. Lee shares insights from a recent peer-reviewed medical journal that disproves the belief that GLP-1 medications cause suicidal ideation, highlighting that the association comes from preexisting psychological conditions rather than the medication itself.

Dr. Lee explains that gastroparesis is rare and typically occurs in patients with predisposing factors like uncontrolled diabetes. Sharon adds that minor side effects such as nausea and constipation can often be alleviated with simple dietary changes.

Both Dr. Lee and Sharon emphasize a comprehensive approach to weight loss, advocating for lifestyle changes alongside medication use to enhance both lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Lee clarifies that GLP-1 medications should be seen as a tool rather than a sole solution for weight loss, recommending a balanced diet, regular exercise, proper hydration, stress management, and sufficient sleep.

Serious side effects of GLP-1s like pancreatitis and thyroid cancer are touched upon, with Dr. Lee noting their rarity and the importance of correct medication administration. Sharon draws attention to her extensive experience with over 2,000 patients using GLP-1s, none of whom required hospitalization.

Key Moments

00:00 Addressed menopause symptoms with hormone therapy.

05:45 Discuss top questions, weight changes with semaglutide.

07:12 GLP side effects: nausea, cramps; dual action.

12:13 GLPs cause muscle loss; exercise maintains mass.

15:01 Maintenance dosing every 3 weeks for weight control.

18:12 Finding reliable pharmacies for consistent dosage compounds.

22:51 GLP ones cause fluid shift, require hydration.

25:57 Gastroparesis risk higher in uncontrolled diabetics.

27:05 Patients often had pre-existing symptoms before GLP-1.

Dr. Lester Lee is a distinguished physician based in Huntington Beach, California, with a robust background in internal medicine from the University of California and fellowship training in sports medicine. He served as the Olympic team physician for track and field in the 1988 and 1992 games held in Korea and Barcelona, respectively. Dr. Lee is deeply invested in the field of functional integrative medicine, focusing on a comprehensive approach that includes weight loss, hormone replacement therapies, and optimal thyroid, adrenal, and gut functions. Recently, he has been particularly interested in GLPs (glucagon-like peptides) and their impact on weight loss.

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