Although neither the DSM nor the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) formally recognizes addiction to highly palatable foods as a clinical diagnosis (LaFata et al., 2025), there is nevertheless a notable parallel between substance use disorders and certain patterns of eating behavior
Understanding Semaglutide Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it mimics the action of GLP-1, a hormone produced in the gut that helps control blood sugar levels
Once youre finished, you may gently pull the syringe out and away from the skin
Acetyl-L-carnitine is the acetyl ester of the amino acid L-carnitine
While no evidence shows that GLP-1s disrupt thyroid hormone levels, patients on thyroid medication should still monitor TSH, free thyroxine (Free T4), and free triiodothyronine (free T3) every 6 to 8 weeks when starting or adjusting therapy