Research Round-Up
The Associated Risks with Ozempic Continue to Mount
A 2025 study published in Nature Medicine analyzed data from over 2 million people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic...
And while the mainstream media continues celebrating these "miracle" weight loss drugs...
The findings paint a concerning picture 😬
The study found that people taking Ozempic had an increased risk of:
Gastrointestinal disorders
Kidney problems
Drug-induced pancreatitis
And a whole host of other issues...
Here's the most concerning aspect about this whole situation...
Many people taking Ozempic are not being advised to pay any attention to food quality whatsoever.
The fall out?
This approach is destined to fail long-term. Why Nutrient Dense Whole Real Food matters...
Ozempic works as a GLP-1 (a hormone created in the gut to trigger satiety) agonist, meaning it increases signaling in the GLP-1 cascade.
But here's what's fascinating, studies show that eating meat naturally increases GLP-1 signaling in the human body – the exact same pathway that Ozempic targets artificially and without the side effects! Like this one… which demonstrated that both meat and essential amino acids activate the ERK1/2 pathway to boost GLP-1 release.
And this one… in which researchers found that certain fats and animal protein, as well as other substances like carbachol and gastrin-releasing peptide, can increase GLP-1 release.
This is exactly why these foods make us feel satisfied and less hungry. It's built into our biology.
While Ozempic comes with potential complications that could land you in the hospital.
Moral of the story?
In the VAST majority of cases…
If you simply increase the quality of your foods, you WON'T need Ozempic.
The Hidden Health Crisis Among Adults with ADHD
A recent study featured in The British Journal of Psychiatry reveals a troubling issue: adults in the United Kingdom diagnosed with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to live significantly shorter lives compared to those without the disorder. According to UK mortality data from 2000 to 2019, men with ADHD live about 6.78 years less, and women about 8.64 years less.
This life expectancy gap was identified to be due to preventable factors, such as unmet physical (diet, lifestyle) and mental health needs, smoking, and risky behaviors, rather than ADHD itself.
Although ADHD is often considered a childhood issue, it continues into adulthood for about 90% of those diagnosed when young. This condition, when underlying driving mechanisms are not addressed, can bring numerous challenges, including worse mental and physical health, which can lead to substance abuse and heart problems.
The study found that adults with ADHD are also more prone to anxiety, depression, and self-harm, and they have higher overall mortality rates. These findings highlight an urgent need for better understanding and education in both healthcare and educational support for adults with ADHD.
The study stresses the importance of bio individually tailored healthcare strategies and stronger support systems to help close the life expectancy gap for adults with ADHD.
By improving appropriate healthcare access and addressing specific health needs, we can enhance the quality of life for those affected. This research not only points out the health disparities faced by adults with ADHD but also calls for immediate action to address these challenges with comprehensive healthcare services.
How Gut Microbes Influence Anxiety
A fascinating study from Duke-NUS Medical School uncovered a key mechanism linking gut bacteria to anxiety-related behaviors. The research shows that mice without gut microbes exhibit increased anxiety and hyperactive neurons in the basolateral amygdala, a brain region central to emotional processing. These effects could be reversed by either reintroducing beneficial bacteria or supplementing with indoles, metabolites produced by gut microbes. Indoles help regulate specialized proteins called SK channels in brain cells, preventing them from becoming overexcited.
These findings point to promising possibilities for anxiety treatment through probiotic supplementation or dietary changes that support beneficial gut bacteria. The work adds to the growing evidence that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is crucial not just for digestion, but for mental wellbeing.
The latest health research news from around the world, compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.
