GLP-1 Medications: What Active People Need to Know

About this episode

This episode discusses GLP-1 medications with a focus on their implications for active individuals, featuring dietitian Courtney Smith.

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the conversation around them often lacks nuance and is rarely discussed through the lens of active people. That’s exactly why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series all about GLP-1 medications, with athletes in mind. In this series, you’ll hear from three dietitians who regularly work with GLP-1 agonists and each bring a unique clinical and personal perspective to the conversation. I'm kicking things off in episode 135 with Courtney Smith, MS, R...

People in this episode

Host: Claire Shorenstein

Guest: Courtney Smith

Topics covered

• GLP-1 medications
• nutrition
• athletes
• dietitians
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• GLP-1
• medications
• active people
• nutrition
• dietitian
• fitness
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GLP-1 medications

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