For people with absorption problems, such as pernicious anaemia, injections are medically necessary as oral supplements will not be absorbed effectively
What to Expect in Month 2 Peak nausea: Weeks 6-8 worst for most patients, especially mornings Food aversions: Foods you loved suddenly repulsive (especially meat, coffee) Early satiety: Feel full after 3-4 bites, physical discomfort if you push it Fatigue increases: Combination of medication adjustment and reduced calorie intake Bowel unpredictability: Constipation one day, diarrhea the next Mental fog: Some patients report difficulty concentrating Research from the New England Journal of Medicine on incretin therapies shows this peak-and-resolution pattern is universal across GLP-1 and GIP agonists
Another power antioxidant in our bodies frequently mentioned in news reports and the media (but not necessary for the right reasons) is glutathione
Gopalakrishnan B, Aravinda S, Pawshe CH et al (1998) Studies on glutathione S-transferase important for sperm function: evidence of catalytic activity-independent functions
Long-term GH elevation also carries theoretical cancer concerns, as GH and IGF-1 can promote cell growth