OKane M, Parretti HM, Pinkney J, et al
For gastrointestinal symptoms commonly associated with GLP-1 therapy, research on specific strains (though not in GLP-1 users specifically) includes: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (ATCC 53103) has evidence for diarrhoea management Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 and Bifidobacterium longum BB536 have been studied for constipation relief Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has some evidence for bloating and abdominal discomfort Colony-forming units (CFUs) indicate the number of viable bacteria per dose
The honest truth is that we lack long-term safety data for both BPC-157 and TB-500
In either case, patients going with this option have rarely received the kind of screening, counseling, or instruction as other patients
To measure lifetime use, Gallup asked: Have you ever taken weight loss medications such as semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy), liraglutide (brand name Saxenda) or tirzepatide (brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound)? To measure current individual use (if yes to the first question), Gallup then asked: Are you currently taking weight loss medications such as semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy), liraglutide (brand name Saxenda) or tirzepatide (brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound)? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight loss in 2021