In the CHRO Associations research, 46% of those surveyed offer GLP-1 coverage for weight loss with specific eligibility criteria, while 13% cover the medications for weight loss with minimal restrictions
In a clinical trial of Levocarnitine-treated elderly patients [150], there was significant improvement in total fat mass, total muscle mass, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, apoA1, and apoB with concomitant decreases in physical and mental fatigue
The high rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in Asian populations have been attributed to the high prevalence of hypertension, smoking and metabolic syndrome (49)
While these compounded versions might look like a cheaper option than well-known medications like Wegovy or Ozempic, they can be risky
The implications of this when using incretins for weight loss are somewhat different compared to use for managing hormones in type 1 diabetes