Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
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Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
EP 04: Are there better alternatives to GLP-1s? with Dr. Katherine Stam
Get to the Root Podcast
25 minutes
9 months ago
EP 04: Are there better alternatives to GLP-1s? with Dr. Katherine Stam
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are making headlines for weight loss, but are they the ultimate solution, or is there a better way?
In this episode of the Get to the Root podcast, Dr. Katherine Stam, a board-certified family and functional medicine physician at Root, discusses GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, their effectiveness for weight loss, and their potential downsides. Dr. Stam highlights high discontinuation rates due to cost and side effects, as well as significant weight regain after stopping the medication, largely due to lean mass loss. She explores concerns such as slowed metabolism, gut health issues like SIBO, and the need for a holistic, sustainable approach to weight management. Strategies to naturally support metabolism include increasing protein intake, strength training, gut microbiome optimization, and using targeted supplements like berberine and probiotics. She argues that long-term weight loss success requires addressing root causes, improving insulin sensitivity, and making lasting lifestyle changes rather than relying solely on medication.
Tune in and dive into the science behind GLP-1s with Dr. Katherine Stam, exploring their benefits, risks, and sustainable alternatives for long-term health and weight management!
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Get to the Root Podcast
Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
