Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY

Episode Summary

In today’s solo episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore a consequence of the modern weight-loss era that isn’t getting nearly enough attention: bone health. In a culture increasingly obsessed with thinness, rapid weight loss, and appetite suppression, many people are unknowingly putting their long-term skeletal health at risk. We’ll unpack how extreme dieting, GLP-1 misuse, and chronic under-fueling can impact bone density, why osteoporosis is no longer just an “older adult” concern, and what today’s choices could mean for lifelong health, mobility, and independence.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Why Bone Health Matters for Longevity
• Peak Bone Mass: Your Bone-Building Years
• The Silent Risks of Osteoporosis
• How SkinnyTok Is Changing Long-Term Health
• GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss & Bone Density
• 5 Ways Extreme Dieting Harms Your Bones
• Why Bone Loss Often Goes Undetected
• How to Protect Your Bones While Losing Weight
• The Most Important Nutrients for Bone Health
• Can You Recover Lost Bone Density?

References:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33666707/
• https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article/38/11/1586/7610440
• https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(24)00203-7/fulltext
• https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/5/Supplement_1/A16/6240360
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6839076/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5188424/#sec4-nutrients-08-00769

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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