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Back to EpisodesIs Ozempic Wrecking Your Gut? GLP-1 Side Effects IBS Sufferers Must Know, with Maria Horstmann | Ep 85
Description
In this episode, you'll learn:
- GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic slow gut motility and suppress appetite, which can affect digestion, nutrient absorption, hormones, and metabolism.
- Without enough protein, strength training, and gut support, many people lose muscle and regain weight when they stop the medication.
- Medication can be a helpful bridge, but lasting results come from addressing the root causes of weight gain and gut dysfunction.
Description:
Thinking about Ozempic, Wegovy, or another GLP-1 medication for weight loss, or already taking one? If you live with IBS, bloating, or chronic gut symptoms, there's a lot your doctor may not have told you about how these drugs affect your digestive system.
In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Courtney Cowie, NTP, FDN-P, NBC-HWC, is joined by Maria Horstmann, FDNP for an honest, balanced conversation about GLP-1 drug overuse. They cover the side effects of appetite suppression, slowed stomach emptying and gut motility, and why under-eating can disrupt your thyroid and hormones. They also explain why rebound weight gain is so common when people try to come off the medication.
You'll also learn why fiber can be tricky for people with IBS and dysbiosis, and why protein and muscle mass matter so much during weight loss. Courtney and Maria share how to use the medication as a companion rather than letting it take control, including tracking body composition with a smart scale and monitoring your bowel movements. They also explain why DIY approaches so often stall and how working with a practitioner can help you address the root cause instead of chasing symptoms.
Whether you're for, against, or undecided about GLP-1s, this episode will help you make an informed choice that protects your gut health for the long term.
To get access to my free training, What Nobody is Telling Men and Women About Hormone Balance, click here:
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Connect with Maria Horstmann:
- Instagram: @maria_horstmann_official
Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call
Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.