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Because GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, there's a higher risk of nutrient gaps
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort
The decision to use GLP-1 receptor agonists should be based on their licensed indications (diabetes or obesity management) rather than cholesterol lowering alone, with lipid improvements considered a beneficial additional effect within a comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction strategy
Increased expression of the FMO3 gene could be a culprit in atherosclerosis and CVD.8 FMO3 may have adverse effects on blood lipids and glucose independently of TMAO formation, although more research is needed.15 Also, in the liver, trimethyllysine (TML), a modified amino acid, can be converted to GBB and then to carnitine and potentially to TMA and TMAO
The barrier to entry is much lower than it once was. Clearly, peptides have entered the mainstream