Key Takeaways GLP-1 is your body's natural "I'm full" hormone, and lower levels might contribute to weight gain If you're dealing with perimenopause or postmenopause weight gain, cravings, blood sugar issues, or insulin resistance, extra support can help with achieving and maintaining a healthy weight There's limited evidence that some supplements like fiber, probiotics, and berberine might help boost GLP-1 levels, though they can support weight loss in other more well-researched pathways
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However, when a drug is on the FDAs Drug Shortage List, the typical compounding limitations do not apply, which opens the door to compounded versions of popular drugs
The entire clinical judgement sits with the prescriber, who is weighing your diagnoses, medications and risk factors
There is limited data and no generally agreed upon consensus about exactly how and when a drug holiday should be initiated