Semaglutide works by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite signals in your brain
For some, particularly those without insurance, this GLP-1 can seem expensive, with list prices of over a thousand dollars a month
Less common side effects can be constipation, abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and adverse reactions including nausea
Functional medicine treats the whole person, identifying the root conditions gut dysbiosis, immune dysregulation, hormonal disruption that allowed Candida to overgrow, rather than only suppressing the yeast itself
This is a huge gain, both for the patient and for the team and family