Other findings included: Gallbladder issues (especially with rapid weight loss) Pancreatitis (rare, with unclear causality) Thyroid C-cell hyperplasia (in animals, not seen in humans) Lean mass lossup to 40% of weight lost may be muscle in older adults None of these derailed regulatory approvals
Certain foods are associated with stronger natural GLP-1 release, including: High-protein foods such as eggs, fish, and legumes Fibre-rich foods including vegetables, whole grains, and pulses Fermented foods that support gut health, such as yoghurt and kefir (4,5) A diet that supports gut health generally appears to support better GLP-1 activity, which is part of why gut microbiome research has become relevant to this area
For consumers unwilling or unable to pay for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, the offers from compounding pharmacies rather than mainstream manufacturers of the drugs are appealing
Many people with Lyme actually are infected with more than one organism, each of which needs its own protocol