This article explores why a balanced diet is important for people using GLP-1 agonists, the impact of diet on treatment outcomes, and how to be smart when grocery shopping for a healthy diet while taking these medications
doi: 10.1155/2021/6665563
Research Communications in Molecular Pathology and Pharmacology
It fundamentally changes the metabolic equation
The Selective Anti Leukemic Effect of BL-8040, a Peptidic CXCR4 Antagonist, Is Mediated By Induction of Leukemic Blast Mobilization, Differentiation and Apoptosis: Results of Correlative Studies from a Ph2a Trial in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Systemic effects that have been reported in trials, or that are mechanistically expected from elevated GH and IGF-1, include: Water retention and mild edema , particularly in the hands, ankles, and face Tingling, numbness, or 'pins and needles' (paresthesia) , sometimes linked to fluid pressure on nerves Headache and facial flushing , often shortly after administration Joint aches or stiffness (arthralgia) Transient changes in blood glucose due to GH's counter-regulatory effect on insulin Fatigue, dizziness, or a feeling of light-headedness in some individuals It is important to be candid about the limits of this evidence
