Stress management is also relevant, as psychological stress is known to exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms through the gut-brain axis
The GLP-1 that is often used as shorthand for the entire drug family Ozempic is officially indicated only for Type 2 diabetes, though it remains prescribed off-label even after its now-numerous sibling drugs entered the market
New research shows that eating animal products causes animal sugars, such as Neu5Gc, to become attached to cells that line our hollow organs, like the stomach, causing the body to make antibodies against these sugars resulting in chronic inflammation and, therefore, impaired B12 absorption
"Despite increasing numbers of people using GLP-1 medications, many overlook that they are just one tool to support weight loss and are not intended to be used without lifestyle changes, said Dan Chard, Chairman and CEO of Medifast
Administration : Available as a once-weekly injection
This dual-agonist medication targets two hormone receptors instead of one, which might help jumpstart progress