Leanne Ward Nutrition

Author: Leanne Ward

Your weekly serving of expert, evidence-based health and nutrition advice. Leanne Ward is a world-renowned dietitian, nutritionist and health coach with over 10 years of nutrition experience and over 300000 followers on her Instagram (@the_fitness_dietitian) and 380000 on her TikTok (leanne_ward_nutrition). Leannes focus is gut health, emotional eating and sustainable fat loss. Leanne also interviews expert guests to give you the most accurate, up to date health and nutrition information available. Subscribe to never miss an episode.
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154. Q&A: "GLP-1 Supplements" vs Ozempic: What They Can (and Can’t) Do, Plus 9 Nutrition Questions Answered
Episode 154
Saturday, 21 February, 2026

In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately: What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic? GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I unpack what GLP-1 is, how prescription GLP-1 medications work, and what it actually means when a supplement is described as supporting GLP-1 in the body. Alongside that, I’m answering nine other listener questions covering calorie deficits, hunger, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and how to talk to teens about the current “skinny” trend online. Inside this episode: Where to start when learning about calories without becoming obsessed with numbers Managing hunger in a calorie deficit, even when protein is high Is a protein coffee + banana an effective pre-workout snack? Creatine basics, if you stop taking it, do you lose your gains? Higher-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and cognitive stress "GLP-1 supplements" vs medications, what’s the difference? Talking to teens about body image and fuelling vs under-fuelling The best types of nuts and nut butters for gut health Alcohol as a Class 1 carcinogen, what that actually means for real-world risk Low energy in a calorie deficit, why “moderate” on paper can feel aggressive in practice How to increase your fibre intake without tracking If you enjoy these Q&A style episodes, please share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @leannewardnutrition so I know to do more. This episode provides general educational commentary on nutrition and GLP-1 pathways and does not assess the regulatory compliance or performance of any specific product.