Clostridium beijerinckii: This novel Pendulum-exclusive strain produces the short-chain fatty acid butyrate, which helps the body process sugars and nourish the lining of the gut
Orlistat (Alli, Xenical) works by blocking fat absorption and predictably causes fatty, loose stoolsmaking it unsuitable for patients seeking to avoid diarrhea
Some individuals notice reduced appetite within the first week, but meaningful weight loss typically becomes apparent after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment
However, over the past decade or so, mainstream wellness culture has become aware of our gut healths impact on far more than just our digestion
GLP-1 side effects should be discussed with a doctor when nausea, constipation, vomiting, reflux, fatigue, dizziness, abdominal pain, dehydration, or poor intake interferes with daily life, prevents the patient from eating enough protein or drinking enough fluid, worsens after a dose increase, persists for more than a short adjustment period, or feels severe or unusual
These agents include thiazolidinediones (PPAR- agonists), dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, sulfonylureas, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, -glucosidase inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
