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Microdosing, Big Pharma, and Weight Loss: Inside GLP-1 Agonists Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Others with Dr. Tyna Moore

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Caution in Diabetes Management

Pancreatitis presents significant risks, particularly for individuals with a history of biliary disease or gallstones, emphasizing the need for caution regardless of body composition or dosage. Type 2 diabetics, who are particularly susceptible to gastroparesis due to hyperglycemia damaging the vagus nerve, may experience temporary stomach issues when using GLP1 medications, but the adverse effects typically reverse after discontinuation. Additionally, concerns about muscle loss arise from severely low-calorie diets which can lead to lean mass reduction. However, GLP1 medications appear to possess muscle regenerative qualities by enhancing blood flow and facilitating amino acid delivery for protein synthesis, indicating that muscle degradation primarily results from calorie restriction rather than the medications themselves.

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