Glutathione synthase deficiency
BMP5 contributes to hepcidin regulation and systemic iron homeostasis in mice
They also tell your brain that youve had enough to eat and your stomach and intestines to slow the movement of food along the digestive tract to allow for digestion
However, as we discussed earlier, GLP-1 medications turn down the volume of the cues from your brain and gut that tell you that youre hungry and should seek out food
The GLP-1 revolution has transformed weight management, but many users discover that losing 15-20% of body weight comes with unintended consequences, including loss of lean muscle mass that can reach 25-40% of total weight lost
Women who lose significant weight rapidly are at higher risk of menstrual disruption, though individual susceptibility varies considerably based on genetic factors, baseline body composition, and metabolic health