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Misinformation About Weight Loss on Social Media with Dr. Farah Deshmukh

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Have you ever tried a health tip you saw on social media—only to later find out it wasn’t really supported by science?

You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the myths, misinformation, and half-truths that flood our feeds with Dr. Farah Deshmukh, a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician. Dr. Deshmukh completed a two-year fellowship in obesity medicine and nutrition at Northwell Health in New York and now leads the Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine Program at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. She also researches how social media shapes what people believe about nutrition and weight—and today, she’s clearing up some of the most common misunderstandings.

We cover topics like why supplements often get hyped online and why it’s important to ask who’s behind those claims and what their goals are. We talk about the rise of compounded GLP-1 medications being promoted as safe and affordable, even though many are unregulated and illegal. We also address the common belief that “Big Pharma just wants to make money,” and why that idea can be misleading. Plus, we discuss trending drugs like sublingual tirzepatide that are widely talked about online but aren’t approved or even available yet. And finally, we look at supplements labeled “natural”—why they might seem harmless but aren’t always worth the cost.

Online health advice is everywhere, but knowing what’s true takes time and trusted experts.

Listen to the full episode now to get the facts and protect yourself from misinformation.


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