All the while, the obesity epidemic worsened: Between 1999 and 2017, the rate of obesity among American adults increased from 31% to 42%
After an average follow-up of three years, Sheffeh and his team found that stroke survivor participants taking either a GLP-1 or SGLT2 medication had a 74% lower mortality risk and 84% lower risk of having a heart attack, compared to those not taking these drugs
GLP-1 is a peptide hormone that functions to augment the secretion of insulin in response to food and suppress the counter-regulatory hormone, glucagon
Mutations in the SLC19A3 gene are associated with thiamine metabolism dysfunction syndrome 2 (THMD2)
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, these drugs have become one of the most prescribed medication classes in the United States, driven by their effectiveness for blood sugar control, weight loss, and cardiovascular protection
Adequate protein intake during weight loss preserves muscle mass more effectively than any supplement