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BLA 154: Is Peanut Butter Nature's Ozempic?

BLA 154: Is Peanut Butter Nature's Ozempic?

Update: 2025-11-04
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Can a spoonful of peanut butter really melt belly fat like Ozempic? In this video, I break down the viral claims and compare them to the scientific evidence. We'll dive into the science of GLP-1, cortisol, and metabolism to see if this is a helpful hack or just harmful hype.


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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Evaluating Viral Health Claims
03:45 - Claim 1: Tryptophan for Sleep?
05:01 - Claim 2: Arginine for Circulation?
06:20 - Claim 3: Stabilizing Blood Sugar
08:10 - Claim 4: Preventing Cortisol Spikes
11:15 - The Core Claim: Peanut Butter vs. Ozempic (GLP-1)
13:52 - Natural GLP-1 vs. Semaglutide: A Head-to-Head Comparison
16:06 - Will Eating At Night Cause Weight Gain?
16:47 - The 7-Night Peanut Butter Challenge
18:04 - My Take: Low Risk, but Manage Expectations
19:32 - Final Thoughts: Natural Systems vs. Modern Solutions
21:24 - The Scientific Verdict


SELECTED REFERENCES:
https://schlafapnoe-heilen.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/meta-analysis-The-impact-of-tryptophan-supplementation-on-sleep-quality.pdf
https://www.gssiweb.org/en/sports-science-exchange/article/sse-156-dietary-nitric-oxide-precursors-and-exercise-performance
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10305480/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10972717/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5873441/
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2415815121


Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

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BLA 154: Is Peanut Butter Nature's Ozempic?

BLA 154: Is Peanut Butter Nature's Ozempic?

Jordan Rennicke, MD