That is the price of activating GLP-1 receptors
In contrast, stools may appear darker due to benign dietary factors (such as consuming iron supplements, bismuth-containing medications, liquorice, or foods like beetroot and blueberries) or simply due to dehydration and slower transit time
Some excellent dietary sources include: Meat (beef, chicken, and pork) Fish Eggs Dairy products Certain plant-based sources, such as beans, lentils, and tofu Supplementation For individuals with increased needs, such as athletes or those recovering from surgery, supplementing with L-Glutamine can be beneficial
Researchers are actively studying GLP-1s for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, osteoarthritis pain, substance use disorder, and autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and ulcerative colitis
IV therapy is a tool, not a cure-all
But major medical organizations have recognized obesity as a disease with complex pathophysiology