If your weight has been stable for years but your waist has been quietly growing, if your primary care labs come back “normal” but something feels metabolically off, if you have been told to “lose some weight” when your weight was never the actual problem — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of visceral fat, why it is biologically different from the fat under your skin, and the only FDA-approved peptide that specifically targets it. Featuring the case of “Beth,” a 53-year-old patient who weighed exactly what she weighed in her wedding photos but had quietly become metabolically sick.
Listen to this episode to learn how understanding body composition can help create a healthier future and support vibrant aging.
What You Will Learn
- Why visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are functionally different organs
- Why postmenopausal women gain visceral fat at twice the rate of premenopausal women
- The genuinely impressive Phase III clinical trial data behind Tesamorelin, including 15 to 18 percent visceral fat reductions and 40 percent reductions in liver fat
- How Tesamorelin compares to GLP-1 medications and to CJC-1295
- Why the bathroom scale is the wrong measurement on this protocol
- The typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine
- Five specific things you can do this week to assess and address visceral fat even before you see a physician
Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page
A podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause.
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns.
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