They might also check your thyroid and a substance called lipase
So everything that we put in our body has a potential downside
There may be new information
A new oral version of the weight loss drug Wegovy has been approved by the FDA, offering a more affordable and accessible alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications that have transformed weight loss treatment for millions of Americans
Lisco and colleagues published a review of the risks of GLP-1s and thyroid cancer in the journal Endocrine Connections in 2023, and although they describe evidence for a risk of thyroid cancer, they conclude: It is reasonable to continue prescribing GLP-1RAs due to the evidence of more relevant and well-recognized antihyperglycemic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits, with the management staying within current recommendations. If you are considering taking a GLP-1 but are concerned about the risk of thyroid cancer, you should discuss it with your doctor
It is challenging to modify the genome of the bacteria to produce the desired chemical, and bacteria will only synthesize peptides from certain amino acids