This staged approach improves tolerability and adherence, though it means the full therapeutic effect develops more gradually
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, those with kidney disease, seizure disorders, or thyroid conditions, and anyone on medications that could interact should avoid it unless a physician specifically approves it
[For example,] a patient whose main issue is inflammation might benefit more from the anti-inflammatory effect of the drug than a patient whose Crohn's disease has led to strictures, [or] a narrowing of the intestine. The Takeaway GLP-1s decrease inflammation throughout the body, and may improve Crohns disease outcomes
Metformin in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A recent clinical trial assessed the product Juice Plus+ for its ability to reduce this inflammation in obese men and women