Weight loss itself can alter thyroid function, and some autoimmune thyroid conditions can be unmasked or affected by the metabolic changes tirzepatide produces
Models of visceral hypersensitivity further highlight how GLP-1 analogs improve mucosal barrier integrity (52)
Oral minoxidil exists but requires a prescription and monitoring by a clinician
Ultra-processed foods, refined sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages, refined grains (white bread, white rice, pastries), refined vegetable oils high in omega-6 (soybean oil, corn oil, sunflower oil), processed meats, and excess alcohol are the primary pro-inflammatory foods to reduce or eliminate
This idea is supported by Baek et al, who reported improved cognitive performance in older adults with cognitive impairment that completed 6-week of dual-task resistance band-based RT (3 sets of 10 repetitions, 3 times per week), which involved cognitively stimulating tasks simultaneously during RT (Baek et al., 2024)