When the mitochondria cannot efficiently import and burn long-chain fatty acids due to membrane damage or carnitine depletion, the body is forced to rely on less efficient, anaerobic pathways for energy production
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GLP-1 secretion may be impaired in individuals with metabolic health concerns like insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes
She uses tirzepatide at 0.6mg weekly roughly one-quarter of the standard 2.5mg starting dose paired with a structured ketogenic diet, treating cohorts of about 100 patients at a time
Mechanism: Once in your system, exenatide acts like GLP-1, triggering insulin release when your blood sugar is high, slowing down your stomach emptying and nudging your brain to feel full sooner
