A nutritious and balanced diet, low in processed foods and sugars, and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, can help promote health and facilitate weight loss
Current GLP-1 medications require injection, which some patients find burdensome or intimidating
37 Wulffel, M.G., et al., Effects of short-term treatment with metformin on serum concentrations of homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Interestingly, hair loss concerns are reported anecdotally at higher doses, likely related to the rapid weight loss rather than a direct drug effect
34 Good sources of healthy fats include: Avocados and avocado oil 14 Olive oil 34 Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios) 12 Seeds (chia, flax, sunflower) 21 Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) 12 Conversely, it's important to limit intake of saturated fats (found in fatty cuts of meat, full-fat dairy, butter, coconut/palm oil) and avoid trans fats (often in processed baked goods and fried foods)
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