Photo by Innerbody Research Whether youre an athlete, student, busy parent, or business executive, there are many reasons you might be interested in nutritional supplements and youre far from alone
Know that any medication has side effects and you should talk to your doctor and pharmacist to understand what to watch for
If PeaceHealth is not able to fill the medication, the prescription will be directed to Ardon Health or another designated pharmacy on your behalf
Originally developed as diabetes medications, new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) suppress a patients appetite, slow gastric emptying, and help the pancreas increase its production of insulin to regulate blood sugar
New peptide drugs are being developed for more effective treatments, with over 100 already approved by the FDA, highlighting their well-researched and regulated nature