American Glutton
Cracking the Hunger Code: A New Era in Weight Loss with Dr. Chris McGowan
03 Mar 2025
In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee welcomes back Dr. Christopher McGowan to discuss the science behind weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and the body's resistance to maintaining weight loss. They explore the role of hunger hormones, the risks of rapid weight cycling, and groundbreaking new medical procedures that can help control appetite. Dr. McGowan shares insights on endoscopic techniques, including ghrelin-reducing procedures, and the future of weight loss interventions.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome Back, Dr. Christopher McGowan00:11 – The Science of Weight Regain02:07 – The Struggle of Long-Term Weight Loss04:32 – What Comes After GLP-1s?06:42 – Compounded Medications and Market Trends12:49 – Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting and Muscle Loss17:28 – Ghrelin: The Hunger Hormone Explained20:57 – New Endoscopic Procedures for Appetite Control26:49 – Comparing Surgical and Non-Surgical Options37:34 – The Future of Weight Loss Interventions58:15 – Closing Thoughts and Final Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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