There's a question I haven't been able to answer in my research: by how much exactly do these drugs increase GLP-1, and specifically how much more do they activate GLP-1 receptors
Most people start at 0.25 mg once a week for the first month, then step up gradually to the recommended maintenance dose of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg
In Malaysia, invasive procedures like IV drips should only be performed in licensed medical environments to ensure sterile conditions and correct dosing
Semaglutide (also injected weekly) was associated with an average weight loss of around 11% after 24 to 68 weeks, with evidence suggesting the effect can persist for up to two years, based on 18 randomized controlled trials (27 949 participants)
(Sept 2023)
Dr Johnson and coauthors explained that emerging data suggest GLP1RA may also exert anti-inflammatory effects beyond weight loss. They went on to add, As the prevalence of obesity rises in patients with [IBD], there is mounting interest in understanding the effect that GLP-1RAs have on IBD-associated outcomes. There were 580 patients with IBD (UC, n=322