While GLP-1 was obtained in all 30 patients, there were some drop-out due to COVID restrictions for the main secondary variables of total changes in bodyweight, IBS-SSS and total FODMAP intake
They fill gaps that mass-market pharmaceutical manufacturing can't: patients who need a specific dose not commercially available, patients allergic to inactive ingredients in commercial formulations, pediatric patients who need liquid versions of medications only available as tablets, and patients who need access to medications affected by drug shortages
Astrocytes make up the majority of cells in the human central nervous system (CNS) and are absolutely essential for healthy brain function as they support metabolic, functional, structural, homeostatic, and neuroprotective functions [34,35]
Patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas should be particularly vigilant about hypoglycemia risk if nausea reduces food intake, and may need adjustment of these medications