Have contraindications or high-risk medical history: GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for everyone
The risks associated with poor-quality products can range from life-threatening allergic reactions to no effect whatsoever, says Rhonda Bonilla, NP, a board-certified nurse practitioner at Sculpt, a full-service wellness center in Pasco, Washington
They have not been tested. Worse still, Butsch said, compounders and now supplement companies are using lower pricing to target an already vulnerable clientele
The former tennis champion is opening up about her experience using weight loss drugs through Ro, a direct-to-consumer healthcare company that has offered GLP-1 medications since 2023
Potential for Disordered Eating or Body Dissatisfaction Rapid weight loss can disrupt a persons relationship with food and body
Results Both groups lost approximately 5 % of their body weight by week nine (5.3 0.1 % vs 4.3 0.4 %, p = 0.13, but the inulin group lost significantly more weight between 9 and 18 weeks (2.3 0.5 % vs 0.6 0.4 %, p = 0.012)