The Impact of Medical Weight Loss Studies show that losing just 5-10% of your body weight can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
They are unavoidable in these modern times both in our polluted cities and our poorly engineered food supplies
Functional medicine providers may use peptide therapy for leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability), IBS, IBD-related symptoms, gastritis or ulcer recovery, post-antibiotic dysbiosis, and chronic GI inflammation
Additional benefits: It helps to lighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots
Individuals who should avoid or exercise extreme caution include: Immunocompromised patients : Those with primary immunodeficiency disorders, HIV/AIDS with low CD4 counts, active chemotherapy recipients, or individuals taking immunosuppressive medications (corticosteroids, biologics, transplant drugs) face increased infection risk Critically ill or hospitalized patients : Severely ill individuals, particularly those in intensive care settings or with compromised gut barrier function, should not receive probiotics outside controlled clinical protocols Patients with central venous catheters : Indwelling lines provide potential routes for bacterial translocation into the bloodstream Premature infants : The FDA issued a safety warning in October 2023 against using probiotics in preterm infants due to risk of invasive infection Patients with severe acute pancreatitis : Clinical guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology recommend against probiotic use in this condition due to potential harm [15] [16] Additional populations requiring medical consultation: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult healthcare providers before using GLP-1 probiotics, as safety data in these populations remains limited
