Slowing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Research such as the FLOW trial has demonstrated that semaglutide can reduce the risk of kidney failure and slow the decline of kidney function
However, in rare casessuch as patients with kidney disease or specific hereditary disorders related to vitamin B12 metabolismhigh doses or inappropriate use could potentially cause complications
When it comes to GLP-1s and birth control, Zepbound and Mounjaro, both newer GLP-1s, share the same active ingredient tirzepatide which works by delaying gastric emptying, a process that may reduce the absorption of oral contraceptives into the system
GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon are three peptide hormones made in the gut and pancreas that help regulate appetite, blood sugar, and energy use, says Melanie Jay, MD, a professor at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and director of the NYU Langone obesity research program