Jacqueline Jacques | Ozempic, Peptides the Skinny Elephant in the Room
UNPA Members' Retreat 2024
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34m
Jacqueline Jacques presents an overview of peptides and their role in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries, with a focus on weight loss drugs.
Key points include:
1. The growing importance of peptides in various health applications, including cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals.
2. An explanation of different types of peptides, including collagen peptides, dairy peptides, and yeast peptides, and their potential health benefits.
3. A discussion of GLP-1 and GIP drugs for weight loss, their mechanisms of action, and their widespread impact on the healthcare industry.
4. The prevalence of obesity in the US population and the potential market for weight loss medications.
5. Opportunities for the supplement industry to support individuals using these medications, including addressing nutritional deficiencies, supporting muscle mass retention, and managing side effects.
6. Cautions against marketing supplements as alternatives to prescription weight loss drugs or making unsupported claims about hormone stimulation.
Jacqueline Jacques emphasizes the importance of the supplement industry adapting to this new landscape while maintaining ethical practices and focusing on evidence-based supportive care for individuals using weight loss medications.
Slides here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-kbEhOp0niRCbwgvW1OdqlwN4ZOPe9Lm/view?usp=sharing
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