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Your barrier function strengthens to protect against UV radiation, pollution, and environmental stressors
In rare cases, there might be a direct effect on the GLP-1 receptors in the brain that trigger a migraine, but this is still being studied
Food addiction is not currently a formal diagnosis, but at least 1 in 7 adults experience food addiction-like symptoms, loss of control, constant cravings, and eating despite harm
Methylfolate helps power the methylation cycle, which regulates: Homocysteine metabolism Neurotransmitter production (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine) Hormone regulation Detoxification and antioxidant production DNA synthesis and repair When the MTHFR gene has a variant (like C677T or A1298C), the enzyme works less efficiently
Caitlin Brewer, NP-C , is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and a leading authority in GLP-1 weight loss therapy in the Lehi area