doi: 10.1159/000527131 Summary Keywords antipsychotics, weight gain, obesity, schizophrenia, psychosis, metformin Citation Fitzgerald I, Sahm LJ, N Dhubhlaing C, ODwyer S, OConnell J, Torrens J and Crowley EK (2024) Metformin in the management of antipsychotic-induced weight gain why the weight
Pizzorno (2014): Reviewed glutathione as the most important antioxidant in human physiologycritical for detoxification, mitochondrial health, and immune resilience
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We may get a first glimpse of what savings are like after a newly launched 18-month program that is allowing Medicare to cover GLP-1s for obesity for the first time
Recommended screening tests may include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, iron studies (ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation), thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4), vitamin B12 (especially in patients taking metformin), vitamin D levels, and potentially other assessments based on clinical suspicion
For those unfamiliar with exercise planning, starting with walking can be a highly effective yet gentle way to increase physical activity
