Common adverse effects are nausea and dizziness
When GLP-1 medications slow those natural contractions, insoluble fiber helps compensate by providing the mechanical stimulus your colon needs to keep moving
Research has demonstrated that, in comparative studies of anti-diabetic drugs, GLP-1RAs can significantly reduce the risk of liver decompensation and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with type 2 diabetes [42]
However, if prescribed to treat a physician-diagnosed disease, GLP1 costs may be reimbursed tax-free through a health FSA, HRA, EBHRA, or HSA
Through the ANS, each component of the MGBA communicates bidirectionally, through complex positive and negative feedback loops
For evidence-based weight loss, prescription GLP-1 medications and structured lifestyle support remain the most reliable routes