For most patients, an occasional drink or two is not likely to cause serious problems
GLP-1 agonists aid in better blood sugar control, which can help minimize cravings and unhealthy food choices
When a mutation or variant occurs, it can reduce the efficiency of the enzyme that helps your body convert folate into its usable form
Increased expression of the FMO3 gene could be a culprit in atherosclerosis and CVD.8 FMO3 may have adverse effects on blood lipids and glucose independently of TMAO formation, although more research is needed.15 Also, in the liver, trimethyllysine (TML), a modified amino acid, can be converted to GBB and then to carnitine and potentially to TMA and TMAO
Many of our patients are already seeing transformative results with these medications
Mounjaro/Zepbound leads to a slightly greater weight lossthe average participant lost between 15 and 20% of their starting weight