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The window for GLP-1 compounders to tap dance around the compounding ban is almost closed — and anyone still trying to squeeze through could end up with some bruised fingers. A federal court ruling has backed the FDA’s determination that shortages of Wegovy and Ozempic are officially over, setting up a sharp end to the era of legally available compounded GLP-1s.

File it under "you know someone is true friend when," category, but when the infamous sulphur burps of a GLP-1 diet hit me, I had to know...

Starting a GLP-1 journey can feel overwhelming — not just because of the medication, but because of the new language that comes with it....

Women make up the majority of GLP-1 users, meaning they take medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro,...

GLP-1 medications are poised to be a $125 billion industry by 2030, and that has a lot of people wondering how to get the same boost you can get in drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound naturally.

Losing a lot of weight — whether through lifestyle changes, medication like GLP-1s, or surgery — often brings an unexpected side effect:...

If you found your way to this article, you're likely wondering "Am I in perimenopause?" or you know you are, but are having a hard time...

The people who keep the weight off long-term aren’t just lucky. They used the quiet to rewire the noise.

Since we know the science, why can't we get generic GLP-1s? It all comes down to the patent and proprietary information.

People love to talk about weight loss wins with GLP-1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide. The before-and-afters are dramatic. But what you don’t see in those pictures? The lean muscle quietly vanishing under the scale’s praise. Unless you're prioritizing the right fuel—especially protein—that loss can be permanent and problematic. It might sound like a scare tactic to get you to eat healthily, but the risks are all too real.

If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, chances are your stomach has some thoughts about it. Maybe it’s the sudden nausea, the infamous "sulfur burps," or that weirdly full feeling after just a few bites. As more people turn to these meds for weight loss or blood sugar control, a new question is popping up: can probiotics or digestive enzymes help with the GLP-1 side effects?

Despite the science, support, and proven outcomes, people taking these medications still face skepticism, judgment, and flat-out rudeness.

In this guide, we’re cutting through the noise and calling out the most common GLP-1 myths for what they are—subjective and sometimes silly.

My first attempt to get Zepbound through LillyDirect at the discounted price felt like a triangulated game of "Who's On First?" I faced a...

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant, filed a sweeping set of lawsuits in federal court, accusing four telehealth startups—Mochi Health, Fella Health, Empower Pharmacy, and Henry Meds—of illegally selling off-brand, compounded versions of its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro.

The battle over compounded versions of blockbuster weight-loss drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro,...

The landscape of diabetes and obesity management is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the development of oral...

Before I started taking Zepbound in January 2025, I did weeks of research to find out what it would take to seize this moment and reshape my poor relationship with food. As a newly 50 year old woman in the throws of perimenopause, I had no time to lose. Here’s a breakdown of the most important vitamins and minerals to keep on your radar, especially if you’re trying to minimize GLP-1 side effects and get the most from your journey.

If you're on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, you already know these drugs can do a number on your appetite—and your...

GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are transforming lives when it comes to weight loss and blood sugar control. But alongside the benefits come a whole range of side effects that deserve more than a bullet list on a pharmacy handout.