Helps with weight management L-carnitine is used in several weight-loss supplements
Improved Glycemic Control GLP-1 receptor agonists are crucial in managing blood sugar levels, making them a powerful tool for individuals with type 2 diabetes
MOTS-c , a peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA and promoted as an exercise mimetic, has metabolic effects in animals but no human brain data
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist that improves blood sugar control and promotes weight loss, whilst beta blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure through different mechanisms
"They will likely recommend holding the medication in advance of the procedure to minimize the anesthesia risk of aspiration of retained food material in the stomach." To learn more about the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic on colonoscopy and endoscopy prep, we sat down with Jennifer Christie, MD, director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the CU Anschutz Department of Medicine: #Ozempic #Colonoscopy #Endoscopy #CancerCare #ColorectalCancerAwareness GLP-1 agonists and colonoscopy: What you need to know "For people taking GLP-1 agonist medications who are getting ready for a colonoscopy, its important to let the GI team know about this," says CU Cancer Center member Swati G
Health agencies are checking if these medications impact mental health