Let’s Talk About Health - Ep. 22: GLP-1: A new tool against obesity?

In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we explore the growing interest in GLP-1 medications—originally used for type 2 diabetes but now popular for their impact on weight loss. Together with Fabio da Silva Gomes, Regional Nutrition Advisor at PAHO, we analyze how they work, their actual benefits, the risks associated with their inappropriate use, and why they do not represent a magic bullet for obesity. We also address the importance of professional guidance, the challenges regarding access in the region, and the fundamental role of public policies and healthy environments. It is a clear, evidence-based conversation designed to help you understand this new tool and its place within comprehensive health care.