And it's all critically important
Restoring a healthy gut microbiota can help bring methylation back in balance. 5 A lack of methylation will impact our neurotransmitters
Other Key Findings Metabolic improvements: Participants saw reductions in A1C (for those with prediabetes or diabetes), fasting glucose, and triglycerides Liver fat reduction: Retatrutide reduced liver fat by up to 50%, which is why Eli Lilly added a NASH-specific trial to the Phase 3 program Side effects: Mostly gastrointestinal (nausea, diarrhea, constipation), similar to other GLP-1 drugs but manageable with slow titration Discontinuation rate: About 10% of participants stopped due to side effects, comparable to tirzepatide and semaglutide Study limitation: The Phase 2 trial was only 48 weeks long
By integrating dietary and lifestyle modifications, targeted supplementation, hormone balancing therapies, stress management techniques, and detoxification protocols, functional medicine empowers individuals to reclaim their thyroid health and optimize their well-being
The efficacy of semaglutide in helping with weight loss medications is so well-documented that it has been FDA-approved for weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese
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