About this episode
Thanks for listening to The Peptide Podcast. Today we're going to talk about a question I get often. How do I know if I need weight-loss medication? Unfortunately, the answer isn't simple, and many factors must be considered. The first step is to talk with your primary care physician to rule out certain health conditions (e.g., hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, and PCOS) or medications (e.g., steroids, antidepressants, and beta blockers) that can contribute to excess weight. It's a good idea to rule out these possibilities before starting a weight-loss medication. Read the Full Episode Transcript: https://pepties.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-weight-loss-medication/ Dr. Nikki's Qualifications: https://bifat.life/about/ Related Links/Products Mentioned: Peptide Podcast Partners Page https://pepties.com/partners/ BioLongevity Labs (Purchase Peptides online) Use our link and enter COUPON CODE: PEPTIDEPODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off your total order https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1582&aff_sub=PEPTIDEPODCAST Momentous Supplements (we use Creatine, Vital Aminos, Whey Protein) https://crrnt.app/MOME/OqGQOxGA LMNT – More Salt, Not Less. https://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/johnjavit Thorne Supplements (we use Omega-3 with CoQ10, Red Yeast Rice, Zinc) https://get.aspr.app/SH1KvW Organifi Creatine and Shilajit Gummies http://rwrd.io/rlbkajm?c MitoZen (methylene blue for Cognitive Function, Anti-Aging, Mental Clarity) https://www.mitozen.com/ref/cnlwiztypt/ For skin and hair health (Copper Tripeptide-1) Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Peptide Podcast listeners! ** Promo code PEPTIDEPODCAST at checkout for 10% off an order or 10% off the first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** https://www.enteraskincare.com/?rfsn=8906839.f93c72 📚 Free Information: A Comprehensive Guide to the Top 27 Peptide Therapies https://pepties.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-top-27-peptide-therapies-how-they-work-benefits-and-side-effects/ The Ultimate Peptide Therapy Guide https://pepties.com/the-ultimate-peptide-therapy-guide/ Peptide Injections: How Do You Inject Yourself With Peptides? https://pepties.com/guide-to-injecting-peptides/ Top Episodes: Injectable BPC-157 vs Oral BPC-157 https://pepties.com/injectable-bpc-157-vs-oral-bpc-157/ NAD+ https://pepties.com/nad/ FAQs About Tirzepatide https://pepties.com/faqs-about-tirzepatide/