More recently, two dual-acting GLP-1/GIP agonists have been approved, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management
Testing for Carnitine Deficiency When experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and muscle weakness, a simple blood test can be done to check the levels of carnitine in the blood
Such accumulation also promotes cell wall metabolism and cross-linking through oxidative processes
The exact prevalence of primary hypothyroidism in Australia is unknown, but it is probably similar to that found in the USA, where hypothyroidism has been documented in 4.6% of the population, with 0.3% being clinical and 4.3% being subclinical
The trade-off is that it also slows down the entire intestinal tract, including the colon
Why GLP-1 medications cause constipation in the first place Understanding the mechanism matters