Nobody calls insulin the easy way out for diabetes
In the words of Gustavo Bounous, MD, retired professor of surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Its the [bodys] most important antioxidant because its within the cell. Although its absolutely essential to maintaining a healthy immune system, it is not technically an essential nutrient because the body can create it from the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid (a component of glutamine) and glycine
Weeks 1-4: Foundation Phase Don't expect dramatic visible changes in the first month
A more conservative approach may be worth discussing with a provider if you have a history of GI sensitivity or conditions like IBS, have previously stopped GLP-1 therapy because of side effects, are an older adult (who may be more sensitive to GI effects), or are starting treatment at a lower BMI where the full therapeutic dose may not be necessary
Due to sperms abundance of membrane polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and their own innate capacity to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) (via abnormally shaped sperm morphology), human sperm are highly susceptible to oxidative stress (inflammation)
GLP-1 also reduces gastric emptying 13