Such a strategy could include thyroid function assessment at GLP-1RA initiation, and every 3 months during active weight loss period (or more frequent, e.g., every month when 5% weight reduction is achieved), and timely levothyroxine dose titration to optimize thyroid hormone replacement
Common causes include: Pernicious anaemia Conditions affecting absorption in the stomach or intestines Certain medications Dietary insufficiency, particularly in strict vegan diets Increasing age Identifying the underlying cause is important because treatment recommendations may vary
Glutathione Your liver makes this compound to sweep away cell-damaging chemicals, but stress and pollution can run supplies low
It mimics not just one but two hormones: GLP-1 and GIP
Last reviewed: May 25, 2026 Last updated: May 25, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
At our practice, we frequently combine both approaches