Youve probably heard of some of theseSemaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Trulicitytheyre kind of all over the place right now
Cutting back on white, flour, white rice, processed cereals, crackers, fries, potato/corn chips, baked goods, sweets and sodas can help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar
Centrally, it crosses the bloodbrain barrier to engage GLP-1 receptors in the arcuate nucleus and brainstem, modulating POMC neurons and other appetite-regulatory circuits to reduce food intake and cravings
How PlexusDx Supports a More Personalized Approach PlexusDx's Precision Peptide Genetic Test may help provide context for your GLP-1 candidacy by revealing predispositions in key peptide metabolic pathwaysincluding GLP1R rs6923761 and GIPR rs1800437 variants
This risk is heightened in vulnerable populations, including older adults, those with pre-existing CKD, and patients taking medications that affect fluid balance or renal haemodynamics