Gut-brain axis signaling: The gut communicates with the brain through hormones such as GLP-1, peptide YY (PYY), and cholecystokinin (CCK)
GLP-1 medications can influence this in two ways: they slow gut motility, and weight loss affects the structure of the body, which in turn can impact the functioning and support of these muscles
Please consult your healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication
That being said, its worth noting that GLP-1s may actually be beneficial for IBD patients who are stable, since weight loss can lessen inflammation, which can worsen symptoms of these conditions, Holly Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine and director of the Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health, tells SELF
While taking the drugs, she said, "you're just not hungry." But once she stopped taking the medicine, she said, "I have more cravings." Still, she's happy with where she's at now with her weight, after two years of Calibrate's program
