Food and Drug Administration announced a Green List import alert to help stop potentially dangerous GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from unverified foreign sources from entering the U.S
Severe chronic conditions may need 12+ weeks plus ongoing maintenance
That means the number on the scale may look impressive, but the quality of the weight loss could actually undermine long-term health
Limited Visibility In a 1:1 matched case-control study performed by Chapman et al., patients getting GLP-1 RAs had significantly lower visibility scores during EGD and were 4.62 times more likely to have retained gastric contents compared to patients not on GLP-1 RAs ( p -value 0.025) [23]
Most side effects stem from dehydration or taking the medication incorrectly, making proper hydration and following dosage instructions your best prevention strategy
While effective for managing diabetes and aiding in weight loss, these medications are proving to cause a range of gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain