Drink 64 oz of water or decaf herbal tea daily to help minimize GLP-1 side effects and support digestion
Since compounded drugs are not FDA approved, the FDA cannot verify their safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed
This article highlights the evolving understanding of the incretin system over the years, leading to the development of multi-agonists, which hold the potential for marked metabolic benefits, mimicking that seen with bariatric surgery
Readily reversible causes and causative medications should be evaluated and addressed.194 All patients benefit from dietary and lifestyle modification:66 reducing caloric intake to 12001500 or 15001800 calories per day for women and men respectively,195 with incorporation of moderate-intensity exercise of 150 minutes per week.196 Administration of anti-obesity medications alone, without incorporating lifestyle treatments limits effectiveness and fails to provide the lifelong changes needed to promote weight maintenance.197 Failing to address the role of dietary changes and exercise adoption when treating obesity would not be within the ethical guidelines of most societies
For individuals seeking safe and effective weight loss solutions, GLP-1 and GIP therapies are revolutionizing the field