The compounded alternative is immediately accessible, legally obtained, prepared by licensed pharmacies, and contains the same active ingredient as brand-name Ozempic
In general, it is recommended to try to avoid: Spicy foods like hot sauce and hot peppers Sources of added sugar like juice, soda, candy, and desserts Refined carbs like white bread, crackers, and white rice Processed food like packaged snacks High-fat foods like pizza and fried chicken Spicy foods like hot sauce and hot peppers The Retail and Foodservice Opportunity TThe use of the GLP-1 is expanding beyond diabetes management, gaining the attention of food and beverage industry
Drug-Induced Depletions: Medications and Missing MicronutrientsCommon medications can deplete micronutrients, especially when combined with a genetic susceptibility to lower levels of certain vitamins or minerals
Acknowledgement We thank Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi for reading the manuscript and commenting on the use of the GLP-1 mimetics in treating Type 2 diabetes
GLP-1 for Diabetics and Cardiovascular The benefits of GLP-1 beyond controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes continue to be discovered
