Mayo Clinic On Nutrition

So you started a GLP-1. How much should you expect your appetite, nutrition needs and relationship with food to change? In this episode of On Nutrition, family physician and researcher Tamim Rajjo, M.D., explains how GLP-1s impact multiple organ systems, what nutrients to target and how to manage side effects. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

About 40% of U.S. adults have obesity. Thankfully, there are more treatment options now than ever before. But when considering your options, what factors should you weigh beyond cost and recovery time? And what might life look like after you’ve reached your goal weight? On this episode of On Nutrition, endocrinologist Meera Shah, M.D., walks us through the considerations that can help you decide whether bariatric surgery or a GLP-1 medication may be right for you, from potential side effects to long-term sustainability. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

How much protein do you need as a petite person? Is there a cutoff time for eating after a late workout? And what exactly is “excess dairy”? On this episode of On Nutrition, Tara answers your nutrition questions and unpacks the “health or hype” behind online trends like “GLP-3s” and “fibermaxxing.” Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

Insulin resistance is a complex metabolic condition associated with an increased risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Dr. Ali Chappell discusses how food and lifestyle can affect insulin sensitivity, common nutrition myths, and why people with PMOS may be more likely to experience insulin resistance. Disclaimer: Insulin resistance does not have a single routine clinical test, and insulin-level testing is not routinely recommended to screen for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. This episode discusses emerging areas of research.

Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease are often behind bloating, frequent trips to the bathroom and having to avoid favorite foods. But there are ways to reduce symptoms and live with fewer interruptions. On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Christine Lothen-Kline explains the gut-brain connection, the role of fiber and simple habits that can support healthy digestion. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].