The Powerful Case for FDA-Approved Weight Loss Injections
The surge in demand for semaglutide and tirzepatide spawned a billion-dollar compounding industry built on legal gray zones, unverified ingredients and financial incentives for doctors.
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The surge in demand for semaglutide and tirzepatide spawned a billion-dollar compounding industry built on legal gray zones, unverified ingredients and financial incentives for doctors.
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide. Lets break down who makes them, how they work in your body and what the research says about weight loss results.
In March 2026, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new guidelines on the management of dyslipidemia. It was the first major update since 2018. I was hoping these guidelines finally caught up with the best evidence in lipidology but unfortunately they did not. The 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline is a step forward but not the leap we needed.
Tracking body composition testing is crucial when losing weight to make sure you are losing fat and maintaining muscle.
Optimize gut health with a comprehensive protocol designed not just to improve digestion, but to influence every area of health.
Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is very important. Not doing so leads to dysbiosis and chronic low grade inflammation which can present as a broad range of diseases,
Preparing for a DEXA scan is essential because of small factors — like what you eat, drink, or do before your appointment — can noticeably affect the results. By following the same guidelines each time, you eliminate variables that could throw off your measurements.
Body composition analysis includes fat mass, lean mass, and bone mineral density. These 3 metrics provide a complete picture of body composition and give us deep insight into our health risks and strengths
What is Direct Primary Care? In today’s complicated, insurance-driven healthcare system, many patients feel frustrated and unheard. Between rushed appointments,
Health Optimization with Continuous Glucose Monitoring Standard practice in the American healthcare system has been to monitor a patient’s blood
Testosterone replacement therapy in men can help with clinically low testosterone by improving energy, mood, muscle mass, bone density, and sexual health. It must be carefully monitored to balance effectiveness with safety, ensuring treatment is tailored to each individual’s needs.
VO2 max is the #1 predictor of health and longevity. Read this post to learn more about VO2 max and how to increase VO2 max.
