The exact ingredients can vary between brands, but GLP-1 patches typically contain a combination of natural extracts and vitamins , like: berberine (the main active ingredient, thought to support GLP-1 release) green tea extract cinnamon extract mint pomegranate extract a selection of vitamins None of these are clinically approved for weight loss , and the amounts absorbed through the skin are not well studied or proven to be effective
Tips for Managing Side Effects Eat smaller, more frequent meals Avoid fatty, greasy, or heavily processed foods Stay well hydrated Support your gut health with fiber and probiotics Communicate with your provider about symptom severity Important Safety Information The prescribing information includes a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, based on animal studies
This shift now means that more consumers are using a GLP-1 for weight loss than its intended diabetes application, Glanbia Nutritionals senior customer marketing manager Bill Waltzek said on a recent FI webinar titled Metabolic Health and Weight Management in the GLP-1 Era. FI CEO Brian Choi added that the sustained interest in GLP-1 drugs a class of medication that mimics the effect of a naturally occurring hormone that regulates metabolic and cardiovascular processes is thanks to the concurrent interest in personal health and wellbeing
Regular monitoring allows for timely dose adjustments and ensures both diabetes or weight management goals and thyroid function optimization are achieved safely