Clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness for these purposes but have also documented vision changes that can occur in some patients, including blurred vision, worsening diabetic retinopathy and macular complications
Now, The Washington Post reports that a GLP-1 microdosing trend is sweeping the internet, and more than a dozen telehealth companies and medical practices have promoted taking small doses of the drugs for longevity
Other Side Effects of GLP-1s: Dizziness Mild tachycardia (increased heart rate) Infections Headaches Indigestion (upset stomach) Temporary, mild itchiness and/or redness on your skin at the site of the injections Severe, But Rare, Side Effects of GLP-1s Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Medullary thyroid cancer Acute (sudden) kidney injury Worsening diabetes-related retinopathy As with any prescription medication, all risks and side effects should be thoroughly discussed with your health care provider
It is pseudoscientific nonsense of the first order
Injection does not change the body's downstream carnitine metabolism, so the TMA/TMAO pathway applies regardless of route