Their effects depend on the individual, their baseline digestive health, and their underlying risk factors
By Daniel Park, MS, Health Content Specialist
Gervacio says, As a registered dietitian, my general feelings about it are cautious optimism
This option is especially beneficial for those with specific allergies or sensitivities to certain ingredients in commercially available GLP-1 medications
I dont think pharma is necessarily incentivized to figure out the dosing in this population thats looking to use less medicine. Rybelsus, an Food and Drug Administration-approved oral GLP-1 drug, is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes but not weight loss
Alternatives such as the Spatz3 gastric balloon were crafted with longevity, tailor-made plans, and the formation of a healthy lifestyle in mind