Animal studies have produced interesting findings involving muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, and gastrointestinal tissue
Ongoing monitoring: Regular check-ins help catch potential issues, including rare but serious side effects such as kidney problems
Not because they're eating junk
Locally increased GLP-1 levels might exert paracrine functions on IEL (50) and afferent neurons, impacting mucosal immune responses and feeding patterns, respectively
These actions can bring powerful benefits for blood sugar control and appetite regulation, but can also be linked to certain serious conditions
For example, if a patient is doing well on their dose of Zepbound and losing weight gradually, we may decide to continue their current dose