Common GLP-1 alternatives to Ozempic are: Liraglutide (Branded as Saxenda and Victoza): Usually available as an injectable liquid solution, Saxenda is FDA-approved for weight loss, while Victoza is not Semaglutide (Branded as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus): Usually available as prefilled pens, Wegovy is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise Dulaglutide (Branded as Trulicity): Usually taken weekly Exenatide (Branded as Byetta and Bydureon BCise): Byetta is taken twice daily, while Bydureon BCise is taken weekly
It blends easily into water without thickening significantly, has almost no taste, and is generally well tolerated even by people with sensitive digestive systems
Clinical uses of GLP-1: Obesity and its link to unhealthy aging Obesity is a significant modifiable contributor to unhealthy aging, accelerating the onset of CVDs, T2D, neurodegeneration, and certain cancers through chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disrupted insulin signaling
PlexusDx compounded semaglutide, at $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month plan from licensed 503A pharmacies, allows personalized formulation adjustments that may improve tolerability compared to standard dosing
Metabolic function: Insulin resistance dropped by 64% and fasting insulin fell by 65%, indicating substantially improved blood sugar control
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