What they dont do: Fix your hormones (theyre not hormone replacement therapy) Build muscle Replace the need for protein and training Guarantee youll keep the weight off after stopping Work without lifestyle changes (more on this later) Are GLP-1 Medications Safe for Women in Perimenopause or Menopause
We collected fecal samples, extracted bacterial DNA, quantified the absolute levels of bacterial DNA, and sequenced the V3-V4 regions of 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA)

Plus I feel 20 years younger. Indirect Costs Lost work productivity: Obesity-related health issues cause more sick days and reduced performance Reduced career opportunities: Studies show weight bias affects hiring and promotions Clothing costs: Plus-size clothing often costs more, and frequent size changes from yo-yo dieting add up Quality of life: Priceless, but consider what youre missingplaying with your kids, traveling comfortably, feeling confident, enjoying activities you love Future Healthcare Costs Obesity significantly increases your lifetime healthcare spending: Obese individuals spend $1,400-$2,500 more per year on medical care than healthy-weight individuals The cumulative cost over 20-30 years can exceed $30,000-$75,000 This doesnt account for catastrophic events like heart attacks, strokes, or cancerall more common in obese populations Investing $3,000-$4,000 in a year-long medical weight loss program could save you tens of thousands in future medical costs

With a mean weight loss of 14.8%, the progress decimates the 2.4% weight loss in the placebo group (Garvey et al., January 2023)
CD36 Receptor Binding Cytoprotective and Anti-Fibrotic Activity GHRP-6s binding to CD36 activates prosurvival pathways including PI-3K/AKT1, reducing cellular death