However, if dietary iron intake declines significantly, particularly in menstruating women, iron stores may gradually decrease
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Akkermansia muciniphila secretes a glucagon-like peptide-1-inducing protein that improves glucose homeostasis and ameliorates metabolic disease in mice
When to seek medical advice: Patients taking GLP-1 medications should contact their GP or prescribing clinician if they experience persistent nausea affecting nutritional intake, signs of hypoglycaemia (if taking alongside other diabetes medications), severe abdominal pain (especially if radiating to the back, which may indicate pancreatitis), or any concerns about their response to treatment
GLP-1 drugs alone produced $1.1 billion dollars in claims in 2024, more than a 29% increase from 2023