Healthcare Pathway Costs: Initial assessment and monitoring : Whether NHS or private, GLP-1 treatment requires baseline investigations (HbA1c, renal function, lipid profile) and ongoing monitoring every 36 months
Scales shift with hydration, inflammation, and changes in lean mass, creating a misleading picture of stagnation even when fat loss is occurring
Sustainable metabolic health still depends on consistent whole-food nutrition, resistance training to preserve lean muscle mass, restorative sleep, stress regulation, and addressing underlying drivers such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance (37)
Favorable Safety and Tolerability Profile Evidence: Strong (human and animal data) While not a "benefit" in the traditional sense, ipamorelin's safety profile is itself a meaningful advantage