Eventually, a buildup of oxidative stress can cause permanent damage and may lead to things like heart disease and cancer.74 Antioxidants have free electrons that they donate to those oxygen molecules, taming them and allowing the body to repair damage.74 There are thousands of antioxidant compounds, but things like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, polyphenols, and carotenoids are potent antioxidants
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, using anticoagulants or glucose-management medicines, or managing a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional
Blood work should be checked at baseline and every four to six weeks during the first three months to monitor liver function, fasting glucose, and lipid profilesespecially important when combining multiple metabolic interventions
4 Data from CVS, which offers a nutrition and lifestyle support program for GLP-1 participants, shows that before enrolling in the program nearly 30% of members had lost less than 1% of body weight on anti-obesity medication
Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Zepbound