Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

Interesting in learning more about how to lose weight and keep it off? If so, check out my hormone balancing guide which goes into detail about how to lose weight by balancing leptin, insulin, and thyroid hormones here: https://www.restartmed.com/hormone-ma... Leptin resistance is a condition that makes weight loss almost impossible. People with leptin resistance have a high serum leptin level which can be tested by looking at your bloodwork. Treating leptin resistance can be very difficult and often includes using both diet, supplements, and even prescription medications in certain cases. These prescription medications are often used off-label because many doctors do not know how they work (or that they help with leptin resistance). But even though they aren't prescribed often by standard doctors doesn't mean they don't work to help you lose weight and keep it off by lowering leptin levels. Here are 5 prescription medications which help lower leptin and treat leptin resistance: #1. GLP-1 agonists