Potential side effects include mild discomfort, bruising, or redness at the injection site, temporary bloating or abdominal cramping with IV drips, and rare allergic reactions such as rash or itching
The drivers behind these disparities are well-documented: structural racism, food insecurity, differential access to safe spaces for physical activity, and socioeconomic deprivation
AST and ALT primarily identify hepatocyte injury rather than the efficiency of every methylation, conjugation or transport pathway
Plus, I was left with a fridge full of bacon I had to eat before it went bad, so that was a little bonus for me and a big bonus for my back fat
Advantages: - Once-weekly convenience for most formulas - Well-studied efficacy and safety data - More consistent absorption - Compounded versions available at lower cost Considerations: - Requires self-injection or provider administration - Needles can be a barrier for some patients Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) is currently the only FDA-approved oral GLP-1 medication
The recommended approach involves checking 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and supplementing accordingly, typically with 1,000-2,000 IU daily for maintenance or higher doses to correct deficiency under medical supervision