154. Q&A: "GLP-1 Supplements" vs Ozempic: What They Can (and Can’t) Do, Plus 9 Nutrition Questions Answered

In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately: What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic? GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I unpack what GLP-1 is, how prescription GLP-1 medications work, and what it actually means when a supplement is described as supporting GLP-1 in the body. Alongside that, I’m answering nine other listener questions covering calorie deficits, hunger, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and how to talk to teens about the current “skinny” trend online. Inside this episode: Where to start when learning about calories without becoming obsessed with numbers Managing hunger in a calorie deficit, even when protein is high Is a protein coffee + banana an effective pre-workout snack? Creatine basics, if you stop taking it, do you lose your gains? Higher-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and cognitive stress "GLP-1 supplements" vs medications, what’s the difference? Talking to teens about body image and fuelling vs under-fuelling The best types of nuts and nut butters for gut health Alcohol as a Class 1 carcinogen, what that actually means for real-world risk Low energy in a calorie deficit, why “moderate” on paper can feel aggressive in practice How to increase your fibre intake without tracking If you enjoy these Q&A style episodes, please share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @leannewardnutrition so I know to do more. This episode provides general educational commentary on nutrition and GLP-1 pathways and does not assess the regulatory compliance or performance of any specific product. Brought to you by Garmin Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au. Work with Leanne or her team: Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit leannewardnutrition.com

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