Trying to Lose Weight
However, they are extremely expensive, costing between $12,000-$16,000 per year of treatment
After stopping, it takes roughly 5 half-lives (about 30 days) for the compound to clear
Thyroid hormonesprimarily T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine)play a vital role in regulating metabolism, energy expenditure, and insulin sensitivity
Emerging evidence highlights how GLP-1 not only influences appetite and insulin secretion but also reshapes the gut microbiome (Singh et al, 2024)
When to talk to your healthcare provider Contact your prescribing physician or healthcare provider if constipation persists despite fiber supplementation and complementary strategies for more than 3 weeks, if you experience severe abdominal pain, if you notice blood in your stool, if you develop symptoms of bowel obstruction (vomiting, inability to pass gas, severe abdominal distension), or if constipation is significantly impacting your quality of life or making you consider discontinuing your GLP-1 medication