Skinny Bones: An Overlooked Risk of Modern Weight Loss Treatment

If you're considering or already using weight loss injections like Ozempic, Zepbound, or Wegovy, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

In under 8 minutes, this episode of Dr. Pepper...Really? will open your eyes to a little-known health concern hiding behind the weight loss hype—bone loss. Host Dr. Gary Pepper, a seasoned endocrinologist, introduces Linda, a postmenopausal woman weighing her options, to explore the deeper risks tied to rapid weight reduction.

What you’ll learn:

• Why losing weight quickly—especially after menopause—could accelerate bone thinning
  
  
  
• The silent risk of fractures and the shocking reality of post-fracture outcomes
  
  
  
• Why the FDA doesn’t require bone safety data in weight loss drug trials
  
  
  
• What simple screening and prevention steps you should be taking now
  
  
  
• How to protect yourself from malnutrition and bone loss with the right tools and knowledge
  
  
  

Unlike typical wellness advice, this podcast digs into the real science and unspoken gaps in our current weight loss culture. It’s not about fear—it’s about informed choices. You’ll walk away with practical strategies and a new perspective on how to lose weight without losing your health.

The podcast also introduces listeners to semagludiet.com, a one-stop resource designed to support people using GLP-1 medications. The site features free tools, meal plans, and the CSS Diet System—an innovative plate and bowl set that promotes portion control while maintaining nutrient density, helping you preserve muscle and bone during weight loss.

This conversation also highlights the role of metabolism.com and the Dr. Pepper...Really? podcast in giving voice to medical concerns that often fly under the radar. When public messaging from pharmaceutical companies or regulators fails to capture the full picture, we step in to fill the gap with real talk backed by medical insight.

And if you're wondering why you haven’t heard this anywhere else, you’re not alone. The lack of public awareness may not be accidental—but this podcast isn’t about finger-pointing. It’s about empowerment through information.

Whether you’re a healthcare consumer, a concerned friend, or just curious about what’s really going on behind the headlines, this episode will change how you view weight loss treatments—and what questions you should be asking next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your personal healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Portions of this episode have been enhanced using artificial intelligence to optim

Gary Pepper, M.D., an associate professor at a prominent medical school and endocrinologist with 40 years of experience, brings clarity to numerous topics within the field of metabolic health. His view points are unhindered by corporate interests, unlike many other current "thought leaders" in medicine. Dr. Pepper, a dedicated educator, established his homebase website www.metabolism.com in 1996 and has blogged on important topics since then. Not one to be left behind by technology he began podcasting in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic and continues publishing vlogs on YouTube at his channel metabolism123. So whatever your choice in media, you will be gaining fresh insights by tuning in to his opinionated shows or reading his blogs on critical health topics.