These medications help the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar rises, while also reducing glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar
Providers can prescribe them for off-label use
For heart failure patients, Tirzepatide could lower risk of hospitalization and death
Do not obsess over daily fluctuations, which can range by 2 to 4 pounds due to water retention, bowel contents, and hormonal cycles
Potential therapeutic effects (based on animal and early human data): Enhances tendon, ligament, and muscle repair Promotes angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress Protects gut mucosa and may aid in GI disorders (ulcers, leaky gut) May support neurological recovery and joint health Modulates nitric oxide and dopamine/serotonin pathways (possible mood, focus benefits) (Note: Most data are from preclinical studies