Think of the supplement like a natural GLP-1, made of anti-inflammatory, calming ingredients that also help your gut health and trigger your body to start burning stored energy, aka fat, as fuel
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are two other GLP-1 weight loss medications that can cause constipation
Table 1: Initial use restrictions for Wegovy by commercial plans Source: Clarivate Fingertip Restrictions and payers respective prior authorization documents In addition to a relatively light hand in restricting access, Aetna, Cigna, and Anthem list Wegovy on Tier 2 of their commercial and employer formularies, reflecting widespread coverage for the drug (Fingertip Analytics, accessed February 2024)
The overlap of high TB prevalence and smoking rates, especially in LMICs, highlights the need for targeted public health interventions