High-fiber foods also help stimulate the release of GLP-1, which is beneficial for regulating appetite
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly caution that their weight loss drugs may cause serious side effects, including the potential risk of thyroid tumors
Variants in the GLP1R gene (such as rs6923761) affect how your body responds to GLP-1 signaling, while FTO (rs9939609) and MC4R (rs17782313) variants influence metabolic rate and hunger sensation
This helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays, which contribute to pigmentation
Many people taking GLP-1 medications talk about food noise. Food noise refers to: Constant thoughts about food Cravings throughout the day Emotional eating urges Thinking about the next meal all the time Difficulty controlling portions One reason GLP-1 medications feel life-changing for some patients is because they quiet this constant mental pressure around food
If you are taking Tirzepatide and using oral hormonal contraceptives (birth control), Tirzepatide may decrease the efficacy of your birth control, especially after the first dose
