A new daily supplement designed to combat "Ozempic face" hit shelves late last year, while analysts predict we're only seeing the beginning of this trend
A balanced diet rich in iron (lean meats, legumes, fortified cereals), vitamin B12 (animal products, fortified foods), and folate (leafy greens, citrus fruits) supports healthy red blood cell production
Peripheral Metabolic and Systemic Effects Beyond the pancreas and brain, GLP-1 RAs exert beneficial effects on peripheral tissues that aid in treating metabolic dysfunction
However, research also highlights the importance of individualized care
Importantly, these medications carry a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors and are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)