If scope of practice is about competency rather than tradition, and if we obtain appropriate training, then prescribing medications that affect both metabolic and mental health falls within an expanded but reasonable scope for psychiatrists specializing in metabolic-psychiatric care
Helps regulate the production of cytokines, the signaling molecules that drive inflammation
Candida symptoms include: Genital itching, burning, redness, and thick white or yellow discharge 2 3 Creamy white patches or spots on the inside of the mouth 4 Digestive problems (pain, gas, bloating, nausea, diarrhea) 5 Worsened irritable bowel syndrome 6 More inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups 7 Anxiety 8 Depression 9 Chronic fatigue 10 Brain fog 11 12 Discolored, brittle nails 13 In the clinic, our clients with Candida overgrowth also often have food intolerances and carb cravings
Fiber supplements such as psyllium husk or methylcellulose can address constipation, a common side effect of tirzepatide
The swift onset of action, driven by the activation of GLP-1, sets semaglutide apart as an approved weight-loss medication