How Does GLP-1 Correlate to Micronutrient Shortfalls
By reducing visceral fat, lowering blood pressure, and improving vascular function, these medications may reduce the burden on the heart
Explaining the distinction between nutritive (e.g., fructose, sorbitol, xylitol) and nonnutritive sweeteners helps patients understand their caloric content and impact on blood glucose levels
GLP-1 medications work by mimicking the bodys natural GLP-1 hormones that regulate blood sugar, insulin release, digestion, and appetite
The SELECT trial's cardiovascular benefit data (20% MACE reduction) has been particularly influential in changing payer attitudes, because preventing heart attacks and strokes saves money long-term
In short GLP-1s can subtly dehydrate you without you realizing it