Episodes

  • How Do You Manage Constipation While Taking a GLP‑1?

    How Do You Manage Constipation While Taking a GLP‑1?
    16 Oct 2026
    Constipation can occur with GLP‑1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide because these drugs slow gut motility, but it’s usually manageable with simple, safe steps. This episode explains practical first-line strategies — fluids, gradual soluble fiber increases, regular movement — when to consider short-term OTC or prescription options, which medications to review with your clinician, and clear red flags that require urgent care so you can stay safe and comfortable on treatment. For more information visit https://southfloridatrimclinic.com/.
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    7 min
  • How Can You Prevent Muscle Loss While Taking a GLP‑1?

    How Can You Prevent Muscle Loss While Taking a GLP‑1?
    15 Oct 2026
    If you’re taking semaglutide, tirzepatide, or considering GLP‑1 treatment, appetite changes and faster weight loss can raise a real concern: am I losing muscle instead of fat? This episode explains practical, evidence‑based steps to protect lean mass—strength training, sensible protein targets, steady weight loss pacing, and attention to sleep and hydration—so you keep strength and function while losing fat. For more information visit https://southfloridatrimclinic.com/.
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    7 min
  • Are Compounded GLP‑1 Medications Safe?

    Are Compounded GLP‑1 Medications Safe?
    14 Oct 2026
    Compounded GLP‑1 medications are not the same as FDA‑approved products like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro. Compounding can be appropriate in limited clinical situations (for example, a true allergy or a needed formulation), but it carries higher risks for inconsistent potency, contamination, and unpredictable side effects — so prioritize approved drugs when available and, if a compounded product is the only option, insist on accredited pharmacies, sterility testing, and close clinical follow‑up. For more information visit https://southfloridatrimclinic.com/.
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    6 min
  • Does GLP‑1 Weight Loss Cause Hair Loss?

    Does GLP‑1 Weight Loss Cause Hair Loss?
    14 Oct 2026
    Hair loss is not a well‑established direct side effect of GLP‑1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide, but many people report increased hair shedding after starting treatment. In most cases the timing points to telogen effluvium — a temporary shedding triggered by rapid weight loss, changes in nutrition (especially low iron or protein), stress, or other medical causes — so tracking timing, checking simple labs, and addressing nutrition are practical first steps to take with your healthcare provider. For more information visit https://southfloridatrimclinic.com/.
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    6 min
  • What Is Retatrutide and Is It Approved Yet?

    What Is Retatrutide and Is It Approved Yet?
    14 Oct 2026
    Retatrutide is an investigational “triple agonist” drug that targets GLP‑1, GIP, and glucagon receptors to reduce appetite and affect metabolism. It’s shown promising, sometimes double‑digit percentage weight loss in early trials, but it has not received FDA approval and needs larger, longer studies to confirm safety and long‑term effectiveness — so it isn’t available as a routine prescription today. For more information visit https://southfloridatrimclinic.com/.
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    7 min