Despite robust associations between the microbiome and CFS/ME, causality is difficult to establish due to confounding factors such as diet, medication use, and reduced physical activity
The PlexusDx Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes GLP1R, and GIPR (rs1800437) variants that relate to GLP-1 and related signaling pathways
That's a significant oversight, because the organ that may benefit most from creatine isn't the one you're training on leg day
Table 2 Longitudinal changes in 24-hour urine chemistry associated with weight loss with GLP-1based therapies There was a significant decrease in 24-hour urine oxalate (4016 to 3211 mg/d, Figure 2), sulfate (2110 to 179 mmol/d), and ammonium (3522 to 2915 mEq/d) concentrations
Over two years, bariatric surgery saves nearly $12,000 compared to GLP-1 therapy, according to a 2025 study in JAMA Surgery