FXR ligand Obeticholic acid (OCA) Obeticholic acid (OCA), a ligand of farnesoid X receptor (FXR), is a synthetic variant of natural bile acid chenodeoxycholic acid
The goal is not to add unnecessary supplements, but to identify areas where additional support may help maintain better daily balance
It mimics the naturally occurring hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which your gut releases after eating
Nutrition, movement, sleep, mental health, and social support still matter
Today, there are several GLP-1s on the market including semaglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide and liraglutide
The general principle most clinicians follow: if you remember within 23 days of your scheduled day, take the dose as soon as you remember and then return to your normal weekly cadence on the following scheduled day