We think that is particularly important in prostate cancer because the volume of fat that sits around the prostate is very clearly linked with poorer drug response in patients and a faster disease progression and spread outside of the prostate. GLP1 drugs are considered very effective but can cause a predictable cluster of gastrointestinal effects and a smaller set of more serious, less common risks that need watching. Medicare currently covers GLP1 drugs (like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and sometimes Wegovy/Zepbound) only when they are used for approved medical indications such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular risk reduction not for weight loss alone
That means our patients need to be much more intentional about the foods they choose
And then I start to think, Oh my god, am I going to be a shit mom
Clinically, many individuals describe this as brain fog, emotional volatility, or feeling mentally less sharp than they once wereoften without realizing alcohol-related nutrient depletion is contributing
The drugs, which belong to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, work by altering the metabolic system and lowering inflammation throughout the body