A critical safety concern with GLP-1 receptor agonists is the potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumours
The problem is the science hasnt caught up. Peptides have been studied for decades, and some have gained FDA approval for use in medications, including insulin and GLP-1s
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Information for Consumers: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Storage and Expiration:
Exenatide once weekly plus dapagliflozin once daily versus exenatide or dapagliflozin alone in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy (DURATION-8): a 28 week, multicentre, double-blind, phase 3, randomised controlled trial
Long-term reactions are still unclear
Chia seeds are particularly useful because just one ounce provides around 10 grams of fibre, making them an easy addition to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies without a lot of added volume