GLP-1, a natural hormone made in our body after we eat food is released from special cells called L-cells that are present in the intestine
Increased risk of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) Increased insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, contributing to elevated blood glucose Poor wound healing, altered taste and smell, and changes in cognitive function, particularly in older adults How common is zinc deficiency
Compounded semaglutide products, unlike the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved ones, can vary widely in strength and packaging, making it easy for mistakes to happen
Blood test markers to discuss with a clinician Marker CBC with differential Why it matters Screens blood-cell patterns, anemia, infection context, and immune changes
It requires daily injections rather than weekly, and weight loss outcomes are more modest