A functional medicine provider looks at the bigger picture and addresses issues like: Hormone imbalances (such as estrogen dominance, low testosterone, or thyroid dysfunction) Insulin resistance (which makes it harder to burn fat) Chronic inflammation (which can block weight loss) Nutrient deficiencies (which can slow metabolism) By addressing these factors, you can make the weight loss from GLP-1 medications more effective and sustainable
That means someone taking Ozempic or Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes may have an easier time getting insurance approval than someone prescribed Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss
Leaky gut, dysbiosis (microbial imbalances), and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can contribute to MCAS by increasing inflammation and allowing undigested food particles to trigger immune responses
It actively contributes to insulin resistance through multiple, converging mechanisms
During the past two decades, melanocortin peptides and receptors have received considerable attention regarding several CNS functions besides the regulation of energy control, and the multiple roles of the melanocortins represent an opportunity for therapeutic interventions
So she was feeling really happy
