*Using a medication off-label is using it for a condition other than what it was approved for and should only be done if your provider deems it medically necessary
Its applications extend far beyond cosmetic or athletic enhancement and include: Disease Treatment and Management Doctors use peptides to treat many diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular problems, and metabolic disorders
Consuming high amounts of protein from protein-rich food sources is unlikely to cause any negative side effects
If youre living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.) or dealing with fragile bones from conditions like osteoporosis or osteopenia, youve probably heard about GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound, Wegovy, or Ozempic
When broken down by substance: Alcohol disorders 18% Cannabis disorders 14% Cocaine disorders 20% Nicotine disorders 20% Opioid disorders 25% Even more striking, among patients who already had addiction, GLP-1 therapy was associated with: 31% fewer emergency department visits 26% fewer hospitalizations 39% fewer overdoses 50% lower risk of death related to substance use