They don't directly target the brain-gut axis the way some IBS-specific medications do, but they support the underlying gut tissue and immune signaling
Do I need to exercise while taking these medications
And weight loss from the medications, while impressive, wont, on its own, make heavy people thin
You might notice reduced satiety, slower weight loss progress, or inconsistent results between doses
Another amino acid, glutamine, has very little research on its possible nootropic effects, but one literature review suggests that supplementation may be able to improve mood and cognition in cases of high-altitude hypoxic stress (low levels of oxygen in your body from living in or visiting high-altitude regions).71 72 Vitamins and minerals Often affecting mood and cognition, fatigue and brain fog are highly prevalent symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies
These data were first presented by Amanda Johnson, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, at the 2026 Crohns and Colitis Congress on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada