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Recent studies highlight the pivotal role of gut health in weight loss
Orthostatic considerations Orthostatic hypotension (a drop of 20 mmHg systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic on standing) can develop during early treatment for several reasons: Reduced fluid intake from nausea Reduced sodium intake from decreased eating Continued full-dose antihypertensive medications as BP drops Volume contraction from weight loss Patients should be counseled to rise slowly, maintain hydration, and contact their clinician if they experience dizziness on standing
Wigal SB, Kollins SH, Childress AC, Squires L
Image credit: Yusia13/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in eBioMedicine , researchers report that tirzepatide, a dual incretin agonist targeting receptors for glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), may represent a potential therapeutic avenue for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD)