GLP-1: Longevity Up, Weight Down with Dr. Leonard Pastrana

05/11/2021 25 min Temporada 2 Episodio 10

Listen "GLP-1: Longevity Up, Weight Down with Dr. Leonard Pastrana"

Episode Synopsis

Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
Today’s episode is all about GLP-1 receptor agonists for increasing longevity and weight loss with Dr. Leonard Pastrana!
Leonard Pastrana received his Pharm. D from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He specializes in cellular optimization medicine. He has multiple certifications in peptide therapy. He is currently a faculty member of the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute. He specializes in the use of cell signaling molecules while leveraging, wearables, exercise science, and nutrition for health-span optimization. Leonard works closely with compounding pharmacies to develop the latest researched-backed cellular medicine compounds.  Leonard is the founder of NuBioAge Wellness Network a company that assists practitioners in developing cutting-edge cellular medicine protocols. Leonard is also the lead supplement formulator at multiple companies
In Part I of this episode, Dr. Pastrana and I discuss the relationship between insulin resistance and inflammation to chronic disease states and how GLP-1 receptor agonists may be an innovative solution to these conditions and weight gain.
Press play and enjoy the discussion on the following topics and more

Hormones that control glucose metabolism
The insulin resistance link to chronic disease
Inflammation, Insulin, and rapid aging
GLP-1: how a diabetes medication may hold promise to healthier aging

As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Dr. Pastrana https://www.nubioage.com/ and on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leonardpastrana
*****Click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2Jjqb7MqtZ7VDIuRjguLA/?sub_confirmation=1
*****Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/
*****Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD

More episodes of the podcast Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones