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The Problems with Current GLP-1 Guidelines Traditional medicine waits to prescribe GLP-1 medications until a patients BMI hits 30 (obesity) or 27 with at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol

Delayed gastric emptying means ingredients that were fine before sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, fiber additives can now cause nausea, bloating, and GI distress

For longer stays, gradually shift your injection time to align with the local schedule

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Signaling Satiety Centers in the Brain In addition to making you feel satisfied after eating by slowing digestion, GLP-1 receptor agonists can also send signals to your brain that reduce cravings