Focus on Meal Composition One of the mechanisms of action for GLP-1 medications is delayed gastric emptying which means our food passes from our stomach to our small intestine more slowly
The Hidden Costs of NOT Losing Weight When evaluating whether medical weight loss is worth it, consider what obesity is already costing you: Direct Medical Costs Diabetes medications: $100-$400/month for insulin, Metformin, and related drugs Blood pressure medications: $20-$100/month Cholesterol medications: $15-$200/month Sleep apnea equipment (CPAP): $500-$1,000 upfront + $50-$100/month supplies Joint pain medications/treatments: Variable but significant Increased health insurance premiums: Obese individuals often pay $1,500+/year more in premiums Many patients find that losing weight through a medical weight loss program reduces or eliminates these medication costs, effectively making the program pay for itself
On the other hand, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane, better known as MSM, is a naturally occurring sulphur compound that MSM may plays a role in the synthesis of glutathione (GSH) [14] one of the most important intracellular antioxidants [15], through its transulfuration pathway [14]
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