Beyond Ozempic: The Probiotic That Finally Stops Chocolate (& Food) Binges. Join Our Science Trial. (#72)
<p>Friends,</p><p>I recently sat down with <strong>Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics</strong>, for a discussion about probiotics, metabolism, and a potential natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Here's why I'm excited to share this with you...</p><p>The Backstory</p><p>A month ago, I ran into a friend who had slimmed down and was looking fit. These days, I’ve had a good dozen or so friends lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, so I was surprised when she told me it wasn’t Ozempic but Pendulum's new GLP-1 probiotic. Her chocolate cravings (her usual downfall) had changed entirely. Instead of demolishing a whole bar, she could have one bite and walk away satisfied.</p><p>I've known Pendulum for years (we invested at True), and I've personally used their glucose control product with great success. However, I had lost touch with Colleen and didn’t realize they had a new GLP-1 product — so I asked her to come on the podcast and discuss it.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://peterattiamd.com/colleencutcliffe/">Peter Attia did a much longer and more thorough deep-dive with Colleen, found here</a></p><p>What Makes This Different?</p><p>In my interview with Colleen, she explained how their probiotic actually helps your body produce its own GLP-1 hormone naturally. The science is fascinating – they've identified specific strains of bacteria that, when delivered to your gut's distal colon, help stimulate natural GLP-1 production. No shots, no prescription.</p><p>The results are pretty impressive; 91% of users reported reduced food cravings after six weeks*, and the higher the initial cravings, the more significant the improvement.</p><p>Why This Matters</p><p>Over the last year+, I've watched friends scramble to find GLP-1 prescriptions, hitting up sketchy compounding pharmacies, or paying astronomical prices when their insurance won't cover them. It's wild out there.But obesity isn't just about weight – it's tied to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and even cognitive decline (some scientists are calling Alzheimer's "Type 3 diabetes"). We need better solutions that are both accessible and backed by science.</p><p>Join Our Mini-Trial</p><p><strong><em>Sadly, the trial is now closed — thanks to all who participated! </em></strong></p><p>What's Next?</p><p>We'll be collecting data throughout the trial and sharing the results with participants. Stay tuned for updates on how the community is progressing.</p><p>Exciting stuff ahead! As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences if you decide to participate.</p><p>Until next time, be well,</p><p>*based on a consumer survey of 274 people</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.kevinrose.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.kevinrose.com</a>
