How GLP-1s Reduce Alzheimer’s and Cancer Risk | ft. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

07 Oct 2025 • 52 min • EN
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Can obesity, menopause, and even Alzheimer’s risk be transformed with one class of medications? Triple board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen joins The Neuro Experience to unpack the science behind GLP-1 therapies, sustainable weight loss, and hormone health. One of the earliest physicians to adopt GLP-1 treatments, Dr. Salas-Whalen has redefined how obesity and midlife health are managed—showing why weight gain isn’t about “willpower” but biology, inflammation, and longevity. A leader in obesity and hormone medicine, Dr. Salas-Whalen founded StrengthMD and The Dry Revolution, sharing evidence-based wellness insights worldwide. Her upcoming book, Weightless: A Doctor’s Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve, launches Dec 30, 2025 (U.S./Canada) and early 2026 worldwide. Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen: Instagram: @drsalaswhalen TikTok: @drsalaswhalen @strengthmd @thedryrevolution Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Puori Go to https://puori.com/NEURO and use the code NEURO at checkout for 20% off. Wildgrain For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/NEURO to start your subscription.  OSEA Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code NEURO at https://OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50. Honeylove Save 20% Off Honeylove at https://honeylove.com/NEURO. Brickhouse Nutrition Check out the university study and get 20% off when you use promo code NEURO at https://brickhousenutrition.com. Eko Health Get $50 off, plus a FREE custom chest piece cover ($25 value) when you go to https://ekohealth.com/NEURO  *** I’m Louisa Nicola — clinical neuroscientist — Alzheimer’s prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer’s risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Topics discussed: 00:00 – Intro 01:44 – Dr. Rocio’s Journey into Endocrinology 02:38 – Discovering the First GLP-1 Drug 03:29 – Early Results & FDA Approval 05:00 – GLP-1 101: What It Is + How It Works 06:28 – Natural vs Synthetic GLP-1s 07:09 – GLP-1s & Alzheimer’s Link 08:20 – GLP-1s vs Bariatric Surgery 09:32 – Rewiring Cravings in the Brain 11:24 – Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of GLP-1s 11:24 – Ad 15:19 – Ozempic, Mounjaro & Next-Gen GLP-1s 17:02 – GLP-1s & Women’s Hormones 19:26 – Will You Be on GLP-1 Forever? 21:35 – The Myth of Willpower 23:22 – Breaking Generational Obesity Cycles 24:43 – GLP-1 & Thyroid Cancer Myth 25:55 – Ad27:55 – GLP-1s Reduce Cancer Risk 29:12 – Inflammation & GLP-1s 30:00 – GLP-1s & Fertility (PCOS) 31:27 – GLP-1 Meds Cut Dementia Risk by 33% 32:04 – Muscle Loss on GLP-1s? 33:14 – Muscle: Your Body’s Anti-Inflammatory Organ 34:01 – How to Eat Enough Protein on GLP-1s 35:19 – Tracking Your Body Composition 36:57 – Build Muscle While Losing Weight 37:25 – GLP-1 Side Effects & How to Avoid Them 38:24 – The GPS Method (GLP-1 + Protein + Strength) 38:24 – Ad 41:15 – Exposing “GLP-1 Gummies” & Celeb Hype 41:34 – Microdosing & Maintenance Explained 45:01 – The Emotional Shift in Patients 46:07 – The Future of GLP-1s 48:04 – Ending Chronic Disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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