Common Root Causes and a Functional Approach When presented with a patient or client suspected of having Graves disease, rather than focusing solely on the thyroid dysfunction, functional medicine practitioners (and I as a Root Cause detective) focus on restoring the health of the immune system
Other factors include: Underlying cause of deficiency : Pernicious anaemia, malabsorption disorders, or dietary insufficiency may affect treatment response Medication use : Metformin and proton pump inhibitors can reduce gastrointestinal B12 absorption (though this does not affect the efficacy of intramuscular injections) Individual variation : Differences in how efficiently your body utilises the injected vitamin Adherence to treatment schedule : Missing injections or delaying maintenance doses can slow recovery Discussing these factors with your healthcare provider helps set realistic expectations for your treatment journey
Glutathione, peptides, exosomes, none of them do the heavy lifting
For doses above 50 units, use a 1.0mL syringe
Contraindications and clinical precautions include: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC): Cagrilintide is contraindicated in individuals with a personal or family history of MTC due to its structural similarity to calcitonin, which may theoretically influence C-cell activity