All patients were started on a standard diet (30 kcal/kg/day, consisting of 5060% carbohydrate, 2030% fat, and 1520% protein) and received exercise counseling beginning 3 months before glutathione treatment
The mechanism of action of the drug works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, targeting the areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake
Branded medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are FDA-approved and come in pre-filled pens with fixed doses
"Long-term weight management needs to be approached on an individual basis, but a lot of folks are not able to discontinue therapy, so having options in your toolbox becomes really nice," Port said
Dehydration worsens constipation, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness
*Compounded semaglutide available through Rixa Health's GLP-1 Prescription is produced in an FDA-registered facility but has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality