In the United States alone, the number of patients starting GLP-1 treatments for non-diabetic purposes has increased by 700% since 2019, with estimates suggesting that over 220,000 patients started treatment each month in 2024
Studies have found that those taking GLP-1 RAs are more likely to suffer from nutrient deficiencies than those not taking them
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These may include imbalances in detoxification, immunity, cellular repair, energy, mood, inflammation, memory and sleep
4-Hydroxyestrone, an endogenous estrogen metabolite, can strongly protect neuronal cells against oxidative damage
Experts believe even though some sexual side effects of GLP-1s may be related to the medications themselves, others come from weight loss or changes to body image