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There are several reasons your doctor might recommend you avoid GLP-1s

They do not require MHRA pre-market approval

In midlife, it is important to get clear on the goals of nutrition and lifestyle interventions

Exercise regularly

These salt forms of GLP-1s have not been proven safe and effective in humans or approved by the FDA, Basina noted, adding that effectiveness can be different due to the salt form differences. Additives To differentiate their products from the FDA-approved GLP-1s, many compounders add extra ingredients most commonly vitamin B12, but also B6, niacinamide, glycine or carnitine that have no proven benefit for weight loss or diabetes management

These benefits occur through blood pressure reduction (1-5.4 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure) 10 , improved vascular function, and direct effects on the heart