The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice the rate seen with placebo
[1] [2] Patients should be counseled about the potential risk and instructed to report symptoms of thyroid tumors, including: A lump or swelling in the neck Hoarseness or voice changes Difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath It is important to note that the relevance of rodent C-cell tumor findings to humans remains uncertain
This is especially true in midlife, when hormonal changes, sleep loss, and stress also come into play
If lab results show normal levels, additional B12 may not be necessary
However, patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher should follow ADA/KDIGO guidelines of approximately 0.8 g/kg/day and have kidney function assessed before significantly increasing protein intake
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