The Wellness Collective
My take on GLP-1 Agonists - Part I
GLP-1 agonists, a type of medication that mimics a natural hormone in our body, have been gaining significant attention lately.
You may recognize their brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. While these specific peptide medications have been available for about a decade, they've recently surged in popularity as a promising tool for weight loss.
What the MTHFR?!
MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, an enzyme crucial for processing amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. This genetic mutation can be present in one variant (heterozygous) or two variants (homozygous), with the homozygous form potentially increasing the risk of various health issues.
Alternatives to current weight loss pharmaceuticals
It is no doubt that you have heard of semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and perhaps read many of the articles, social media posts, and even seen the recent documentary. While we champion medical freedoms here at Soleil and believe every medical choice should be an individual one, we thought we would take some time to talk about more natural weight loss options that could be good for you!