The Pros of GLP-1 Medications Effective Blood Sugar Control GLP-1 medications have been shown to significantly lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
Manufacturers and pharmacies seem to be trying to justify their continued compounding by adding in extra ingredients like B vitamins so the drugs arent exact copies (In a note, Eli Lilly recently warned about potential impurity risks of compounds that do this)
Water weight fluctuations of 5-10 pounds can occur within 2-3 weeks after stopping, but true fat regain follows a predictable timeline of 15-20% in months 1-3, another 20-30% in months 4-9, plateauing around 70-80% total regain by 12-18 months
It is often prescribed with diet and exercise, which can help with weight loss
Additionally, vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid that, when elevated, can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
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