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February 16, 2025 10:00 View More GLP-1 Agonists: The Medical Revolution Beyond Weight Loss In this podcast episode, McCall McPherson, a medical professional from the Modern Thyroid Clinic, explores the benefits of GLP-1 agonists, originally developed for diabetes
Before recommending peptide therapy, our providers may evaluate: Your health goals Current symptoms Injury or recovery concerns Medical history Medication and supplement use Sleep, stress, and lifestyle factors Mental health history Hormonal or metabolic concerns Lab testing when appropriate Safety risks and contraindications If peptide therapy is appropriate, your provider will explain the recommended approach, possible benefits, limitations, risks, and follow-up plan
Additionally, efforts are underway to potentially tailor therapeutics to be able to distinguish metabolic tumor status, for example, by intervening in glutamine utilization in specific subsets of cancer cells that exhibit glutamine addiction