One study showed that women who retained more excess weight and were classified as overweight or obese postpartum were more likely to be depressed up to six years postpartum compared to those who maintained normal weights
Activation of TGR5 in brown adipose tissue and skeletal muscle increases energy expenditure, while activation in macrophages inhibits production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (37)
Increased UV Vulnerability (as seen with Wegovy) Cause: Physiological changes (e.g., rapid weight loss, dehydration, thinner skin, hormonal shifts) that reduce the skin's natural resilience and protective layers, making it more susceptible to damage from UV radiation
What Most GLP-1 Patches Are, And Aren't Most products sold as GLP-1 patches are dietary supplements
Health Matters Podcast, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, November 2024