GLP-2 is an epithelial growth factor implicated in tissue healing following injury, improving barrier function and restoring epithelial homeostasis
For patients considering GLP-1 weight loss, medical weight loss, semaglutide, or tirzepatide, side-effect management should be part of the treatment plan from the beginning
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Prolonged illness, chronic stress and intensive physical exertion can temporarily lower levels further, as the body then consumes more glutathione than it produces