traditional anti-obesity meds (phentermine, contrave, qsymia) Primary outcomes measured: Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, and bone density issues What did they find
Beta-Glucan: A moisture-binding ingredient derived from natural sources such as oats
$1000/month without insurance, with copays ranging from $50$150/month with coverage for diabetes (not typically covered for weight loss!) Contrave : $99/month with the CurAccess Patient Support Program, or $600$800/month without insurance
Slowing Gastric Emptying: GLP-1 slows gastric emptying, leading to a feeling of fullness (satiety)
Its pH is typically within a physiologically compatible range defined by the manufacturer
Nutrapep Akkermansia 4-in-1 GLP-1 Booster Pros: May offer other health benefits along with the increase in GLP-1 as it has other probiotic strains listed