Ep. 584 "Slowing the Engine” – How GLP-1s Alter Your Gut Motility & Microbiome | Menopause, Perimenopause & Gut Health

Welcome to today’s Midlife Minute.

In this episode, I answer listeners’ questions about GLP-1 medications and midlife weight changes. I explore how hormonal shifts, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, and the gut microbiome influence the effectiveness of these drugs, and explain why they should be regarded as part of a broader metabolic and lifestyle framework.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why GLP-1 medications don’t necessarily fix the root cause of midlife weight gain 

• How declining estrogen can disrupt your appetite and satiety hormones

• The value of checking your fasting insulin to understand your insulin sensitivity level

• How inadequate protein can cause cravings for processed carbohydrates and fats

• Why preserving muscle mass is critical to prevent sarcopenic obesity  

• How GLP-1 medications affect digestion and gut motility

• The clinical factors that are considered when prescribing GLP-1 medications 

• Some simple daily habits to support your metabolic and microbiome health when using GLP-1 medications 

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