weight loss

  1. madman

    Pros & Cons of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

    In this video, Mark Scholz and Mark Moyad discuss the pros and cons of weight loss drugs, particularly those that have shown significant weight loss results in patients. They emphasize that these drugs are not for cosmetic purposes, but for individuals with severe weight-related health issues...
  2. madman

    Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide For A1c, Weight Loss

    https://www.hcplive.com/view/tirzepatide-bests-semaglutide-for-a1c-weight-loss-in-indirect-comparison-of-clinical-trial-data A network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide may be more effective than semaglutide in reducing HbA1c and body weight in type 2 diabetes but may increase gastrointestinal...
  3. madman

    Exploring the Male Fertility Crisis – Weight Loss, ED and More

    Dr. Ramasamy is in a lane of his own! Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy discusses male fertility issues, including the stigma around male infertility and the need to address male reproductive health. He highlights factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and drug use that can contribute to...
  4. madman

    Obesity and Male Infertility

    This health chat features Dr. Anthony Leeds and Dr. Channa Jayasena discussing the link between obesity and male infertility. Key Takeaways: *They talk about the global scale of fertility problems and the significant drop in male infertility rates since the 1970s. *The rising prevalence of...
  5. madman

    Pros and Cons of the New Weight Loss Medications

    Abstract Purpose of Review The history of multiple weight loss medications has been a concerning paradox based on an increased cardiovascular risk despite significant reductions in adipose tissue and weight. A new class of weight loss medications could change this past narrative based on...
  6. madman

    Comparing Weight Loss Modalities: Medical vs. Surgical

    In this episode of Better Edge, Dr. Veronica Johnson and Dr. Eric Hungness from Northwestern Medicine discuss weight loss modalities. They highlight the effectiveness of weight loss surgery in addressing obesity and its associated medical problems. They also explore the evolution of non-surgical...
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    Has anyone had success losing fat with T3/T4 therapy?

    Has anyone had success losing fat with T3/T4 therapy? If yes, was this the dose or what the dose doubled. This combination is from Empower T3/T4 Liothyronine/Levothyroxine sodium 9/38 MCG capsule While taking 1 (one) capsule upon waking with water, then no food, or coffee for at least 30 minutes.
  8. C

    Looking for Semaglutide in Oklahoma

    I live in Oklahoma, have been struggling with weight my whole life. My wife and her friends are all on semaglutide and have lost an enormous amount of weight. My insurance doesn’t cover it. Do y’all know of any weight loss clinics that can get me the generic version for cheap?
  9. S

    Another score for meat-only (carnivore) diet against deranged autoimmunity

  10. madman

    Tirzepatide - First in a new class of diabetes medication (Part 2)

    Tirzepatide is a new class of medication for t2d that activates GIP and glp1 receptors. Endocrinologist Dr. Thomas Blevins (MD, FACE) from Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology, Austin, TX, presents data and practical information for clinicians.
  11. madman

    Tirzepatide - First in a new class of diabetes medication (Part 1)

    Tirzepatide is a new class of medication for t2d that activates GIP and glp1 receptors. Endocrinologist Dr. Thomas Blevins (MD, FACE) from Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology, Austin, TX, presents data and practical information for clinicians.
  12. madman

    Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Management

    Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Management: A Clinical Review (2022) Abby Fornes, PharmD, Jamie Huff, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Roger Iain Pritchard, PharmD, BCACP, and Miranda Godfrey Abstract Objective: To review the efficacy, safety, and role of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)...
  13. madman

    Once-Weekly Tirzepatide for Obesity

    Here are the key points from the video titled "Once-Weekly Tirzepatide for Obesity | NEJM": Study Objective: The trial investigated the effectiveness of the type 2 diabetes drug, tirzepatide, in inducing weight reduction in adults with obesity or overweight plus a weight-related complication...
  14. madman

    Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity

    Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (2022) Ania M. Jastreboff, M.D., Ph.D., Louis J. Aronne, M.D., Nadia N. Ahmad, M.D., M.P.H., Sean Wharton, M.D., Pharm.D., Lisa Connery, M.D., Breno Alves, M.D., Arihiro Kiyosue, M.D., Ph.D., Shuyu Zhang, M.S., Bing Liu, Ph.D., Mathijs C...
  15. madman

    Tirzepatide: A New Treatment for Diabetes

  16. madman

    Wegovy & Ozempic: The Ins & Outs of Weight Loss Drugs

    PCRI's resident moderator, Mark Moyad, MD, MPH, asks Dr. Mark Scholz about his experience "semaglutide," a medication used to facilitate weight loss. He asks if it is really the game-changer it is hyped up to be and how it compares to weight loss medications that have been used in the past and...
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    Semaglutide

    Does any compounding pharmacy offer semaglutide?
  18. madman

    Generic weight loss injection to be game-changer for weight loss patients

    We know when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, genetics make it more difficult for some people, but when we told you about a new medication, called a weight loss game-changer, not everyone could get it. $$$
  19. madman

    PROFOUND, SUSTAINED WEIGHT LOSS IN MEN WITH FUNCTIONAL HYPOGONADISM RECEIVING 13 YEARS OF LONG-TERM TESTOSTERONE THERAPY

    PROFOUND, SUSTAINED WEIGHT LOSS IN MEN WITH FUNCTIONAL HYPOGONADISM RECEIVING 13 YEARS OF LONG-TERM TESTOSTERONE THERAPY - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE OF 8,190 PATIENTYEARS (2022) Karim Haider, Ahmad Haider, Gheorghe Doros, Abdulmaged Traish Private Urology Practice, Bremerhaven, Germany; Department of...
  20. G

    Injectable Resveratrol

    Who here has tried the injectable version of resveratrol? I tried it once several years ago and was absolutely shocked at how fast and efficient it made me lose weight. The post injection pain and flu symptoms it brought on were pretty bad though. As far as I know nobody is making it.
  21. E

    Weight Fluctuations TRT/HCG

    I was getting excited as my weight was going down and I was less puffy. But I've realized my weight is just so up and down day to day. Prior to TRT and HCG I was about 219 lbs, 16.5" arms. I worked out like a monster. With trt/hcg I went to 240. Strength went up drastically and my arms hit...
  22. A

    Nasal Congestion and Restricted Airway while on TRT

    Hello, Excel Males. TRT has been a blessing. I tested at 65 total T before getting on TRT and the cognitive benefits since starting have been amazing. I had brain fog since I was a teenager and delayed body hair growth and low energy, and now I'm finally feeling a bit more like a normal man...
  23. W

    Advice for short term Oxandrolone use

    Hi. It seems like this site is helpful and informative, so I'll give this a shot. First, my info: Part 1) I've never been a bodybuilder because I have no desire to be buffed. I have lifted weights for health reasons, but about 6 years ago I nearly destroyed my left elbow doing curls, and it was...
  24. M

    FAT LOSS DIFFICULTY

    Stats: height: 170cm age: 62 weight: 88kg Main observations: body recomp has been a struggle since my mid 30s. weight/fat gain ramped up about 2 years ago energy/calorie intake has not changed training consistent 5 days/weeks resistance + cardio, but somewhat harder to work around increasing...
  25. Nelson Vergel

    Garcinia Cambogia: Liver injury linked to weight loss supplement mimics acute hepatitis with jaundice

    With obesity an ever-growing problem in the U.S., Garcinia cambogia, either alone or with green tea, has been promoted as yet another herbal/dietary supplement (HDS) for weight loss. Sporadic cases of liver failure from use of G. cambogia have been reported, but its role in liver injury has been...
  26. I

    Calories for cutting weight?

    On what calories have you been cutting weight? I'm about 25 percent body fat, currently 98kg, 1.85 and have muscle as well, working on a desk with relatively low level of activity. I have been lifting 3-4 times a week for the last 3 years. Im also on 2x500mg metformin for the last 2 years. I'm...
  27. J

    Testosterone vs. Weight Loss Surgery

    This is a news report on a presentation at the European and International Conference on Obesity. The research was funded by Bayer, who sells Nebido, the form of testosterone used in this study. The researchers collected data since 2004 of 471 men with functional hypogonadism, or low...
  28. I

    New Vitamin/Supplement/Nootropic Suggestions

    I am looking for a couple of vitamins/supplements/nootropics to try. I am 44 male, 6'2", 215lbs, and in decent shape. I recently had a full battery of tests done and the the only significant finding was low ferritin (see test results in "Blood Test Discussion" section). Here is a list of what...
  29. DragonBits

    The Long Haul: Treating Men with Obesity with Testosterone

    The Long Haul: Treating Men with Obesity with Testosterone BY DEREK BAGLEY JUN 2019 A study presented at ENDO 2019 shows that long-term testosterone therapy in men with obesity and hypogonadism can actually contribute to prolonged weight loss without an added risk for mortality or major...
  30. L

    Lipodrene Ephedra

    I didn't know Ephedra was still around. I decided to try Lipodrene cause it has it in it and wow. This stuff works great. Helps with my appetite and gives energy. Definitely helps me sweat more. Just a couple of days in but, I think I will keep a log of it to see if it will really help in the...
  31. P

    Rapid weight loss

    Weird. I stopped TRT 4/26/19. I weighed 281. Went on vacation and ate bbq, fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, etc and drank like a sailor. Came home on May 6, ate burgers and fries at the airport, got home and ate pizza for dinner. 5/7/ stated a protocol to get off trt. 3 units of hcg a day...
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