Semaglutide and liraglutide are among the most effective, with semaglutide often leading to greater weight loss
Postbiotics, the metabolic byproducts of bacteria rather than the bacteria themselves, are emerging as an alternative approach
They address chronic health conditions, helping reduce cardiovascular disease risk, improve blood pressure levels, and better manage metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes
It is generally assumed that the shockingly low treatment rate is due to stigma, physicians' fears about treating addictions, and ignorance
Both are prescribed by endocrinologists
Still, if youve been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, such as an eating disorder or depression, youll want to discuss that up front, says Vij