BV #28: Retatrutide is WORSE; Mike Israetel & Kinobody Obsessed with GLP-1s

BV #28: Retatrutide is WORSE; Mike Israetel & Kinobody Obsessed with GLP-1s

May 21, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 177

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The episode discusses the implications of Retatrutide and GLP-1 medications on health and weight loss, featuring insights from Mike Israetel.

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:32 – Mike Israetel on Retatrutide as the next “miracle drug” 4:06 – concerns with increasing glucagon: thyroid, fat metabolism, reproductive hormones 7:22 – Retatrutide leads to more aggressive weight loss at the expense of health 10:17 – is Retatrutide really healthier for your internal organs (fatty liver, heart, kidney) 11:41 – healthy weight loss does NOT have to be uncomfortable 14:44 – Retatrutide signaling explained: what are the long-term effects? 20:46 – extreme dieting feels terrible for a reason; restriction is not the solution 24:10 –Mike Israetel’s diet explains his view of Retatrutide 27:50 – Kinobody (Greg O’Gallagher) says using GLP-1 medications is “high IQ" 31:29 – are GLP-1s just a “modern day tool” without consequences? 33:22 – is constant food availability the reason for widespread weight gain and obesity? 40:24 – why Greg Gallagher is getting push-back for taking Tirzepatide 43:09 – does “food noise” justify GLP-1s?45:20 – many…

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