The BEST Ozempic Alternative (Natural GLP-1 Hack!)

What if weight loss didn’t require starving, suffering, or starting over every January? What if your metabolism actually wanted to stay lean, your cravings quieted down, and your energy supported the life God’s calling you to live? Today, I’m breaking down why extreme diets backfire, and the simple, proven habits that create lasting weight loss without burnout. Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1  🎧 Early Access! Our podcast listeners get every episode early, and you can tune in and be a part of our exclusive listeners below →  Spotify Apple Podcast Watch my episode with the Cellular Health Expert Jess Berman → https://youtu.be/PnGsVH3_nqY?si=UYSM3ZlLa1BkaY1a Watch my episode with Jillian Michaels on Weight Loss→  https://youtu.be/LaJIfsvJUEU?si=Orcn5gZeLjKjmWVM Order my NEW BOOK, The Biblio Diet → https://bit.ly/4oPEP3t Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → DrAxeDiabetesClass.com  Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → DrAxeThyroidClass.com  If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → DrAxeHormoneClass.com  Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → MyBloodWork.com  CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram Facebook TikTok X LinkedIn Website Sign up for my newsletter Ask me a question 0:00 Longterm Weightloss = Healthy Lifestyle  4:05 The GLP-1 Revolution  8:30 The Obesity Epidemic & MAHA  14:45 1 Foods that Mimic Ozempic 17:49 2 Soluble Fiber (Prebiotics) 20:07 3 Probiotics  21:25 4 Berberine  22:04 5 Bitter Compounds  22:36 6 Healthy Fats  24:26 7 Polyphenols  25:25 Stay Active: Strength Training & Steps 30:37 Fasting and Sleep 33:55 Herbs and Supplements  36:05 How to Stick to the Plan  38:41 Change Your Mindset on Losing Weight Links https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oby.21538  https://www.the-sun.com/tv/15020955/biggest-loser-danny-cahill-gained-weight-back-interview/ https://www.medclinrese.org/open-access/drug-discovery-and-development-of-semaglutide-and-tirzepatide-from-the-gila-monsters-heloderma-spp.pdf https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.adq6452 https://www.health.com/ozempic-muscle-loss-protein-study-11773250 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/almost-70-of-us-adults-would-be-deemed-obese-based-on-new-definition-study-finds https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-04-03/rfk-jr-wants-to-stop-people-using-snap-benefits-to-buy-soda-will-it-help  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405457724001761 https://www.ft.com/content/97937129-cdb7-4b58-a373-c4c873feba8c https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11154-020-09576-3 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/05/060529082903.htm https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0319085  https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(15)00134-X/abstract DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices