Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.
*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How GLP-1 medications affect the body and why they work
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In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down GLP-1 so we can understand what it’s actually doing in the body.
In this episode, we cover:
-What GLP-1 is
-How it works in the body
-Why it affects appetite and fullness
-Common misconceptions about GLP-1 medications
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 What is GLP-1?
01:13 How GLP-1 Hormone works in the body
04:48 What GLP-1 Medications do in the body
05:40 Why does weight loss occur with GLP-1 medications?
07:15 What GLP-1 medications do NOT do
09:45 Nursing Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4191040/#sec2
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/