While these medications are generally well-tolerated, GLP-1 safety for non-obese individuals has not been extensively studied
Understanding the interplay between hormones and acne can guide individuals toward effective treatment strategies that address both the root causes and symptoms of their skin issues
So it's actually a lab made peptide
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it works by mimicking a natural hormone that targets the areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake
Visuals, taste, smell, memory, and other cues work together to reinforce food-seeking behavior, and GLP-1 is trying to keep that process somehow under control, Leggio says
You have a 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water, giving you 2.5 mg/mL