Podcast Episode
GLP-1s, Nomio, UCAN Gels, and Other Trendy Supplements with Dietitian Alex Larsen

About this episode
Are broccoli sprout shots the secret to your next PR? Will U-Can gels help you manage weight? And are greens powders a scam or magic bullet? We sit down with registered dietitian Alex Larson, the founder of Alex Larson Nutrition. She answers all our questions on GLP-1s, cortisol-reducing supplements, lactate gels, if Laura can make her own Nomio at home, and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The difference between GLP-1 medications and “GLP-1-like” supplements✅ Are superstarch gels worth the money?✅ Do cortisol reducing supplements work?✅ Are greens powder a scam or worthwhile?✅ Are broccoli shots the secret to a PR?✅ If lactate gels are the next big thing
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