GLP-1 Support

Do you experience unwanted side effects like bloating, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea but wish to keep using a GLP-1 medication?

Besides these potential side effects, the mechanism by which a GLP-1 medication operates involves slowing gastric acid release and gastric emptying. While this can help you feel full more quickly and reduce cravings, it can also lead to gastrointestinal issues. With less acid production, food breakdown is reduced, potentially causing it to putrefy in the gut, leading to toxicity and inflammation. This incomplete absorption of nutrients can result in malnutrition and side effects such as hair loss and muscle wasting. The small intestine may experience small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and the large intestine may suffer from an imbalance between good and bad gut bacteria (dysbiosis).

Acupuncture, along with digestive enzymes and probiotics, can aid in preventing the side effects of GLP-1 medications and enhance overall digestive health to avert long-term digestive problems.