What are GLP-1s, and are they effective for weight loss? GLP-1 (or GLP-1RA) is short for “glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist”.  This group of medications, originally designed for patients with Type 2 Diabetes to help control blood sugar, are now being used for weight loss in overweight or obese patients.

Functional medicine is the art and science of approaching health through a collaborative relationship between provider and patient, aimed at enhancing and optimizing well-being. How and why it works.