UK consumers should be aware that supplement companies can make structure-function claims without proving they work, unlike prescription medications, which require extensive clinical trials
SGLT2 Inhibitors, both classes deliver strong outcomes but in distinct ways
These are illegal in the UK and have been the focus of MHRA enforcement action against UK facilities producing counterfeit GLP-1 medicines
Retatrutide is a once-weekly injection that mimics three hormones involved in appetite, blood sugar, and how the body uses energy: GLP-1: lowers appetite and blood sugar GIP: lowers appetite and blood sugar Glucagon: increases energy expenditure and the breakdown of stored fat, including fat in the liver The glucagon component is what separates retatrutide from semaglutide, which mimics one hormone (GLP-1), and tirzepatide, which mimics two (GLP-1 and GIP)
Incretins are insulinotrophic hormones (increase insulin secretion) after eating- two main types are recognized ( Table 1 ): Table1: Different Types of GLP-1
Injection site selection should avoid areas with recent training-induced inflammation or bruising
