A vitamin B12 shortage can cause a variety of health issues, ranging from exhaustion to permanent neurological abnormalities
GLP-1 therapy can be adjusted based on goals
Each patient receives guidance based on lifestyle, goals, preferences, and overall wellness needs
Compounded semaglutide is a legitimate option because semaglutide is an FDA-approved active ingredient that can be legally compounded into customized formulations
In the event of overdose appropriate supportive treatment should be initiated according to the patients clinical signs and symptoms
"One disappointing aspect is that a patient might get started on these drugs, then they might stop for a month or two and then they might find another company that pops up that might give them these medications and all the while, no one's really addressing what's going on holistically with these types of patients who actually probably need to get plugged in and need to get an appropriate workup and diagnosis to make sure it's appropriate and get that kind of whole person care," she said