Because GLP-1 medications can worsen dehydration in some situations, Flow Wellness advises patients with vomiting, diarrhea, or reduced fluid intake to discuss whether temporarily holding treatment is appropriate
Where ashwagandha may give you a small edge Cortisol control: Lower stress hormones mean fewer cravings and less stubborn abdominal fat storage Better sleep: Poor sleep is strongly tied to weight gain, and ashwagandha improves sleep quality in several trials Muscle support: Some research shows it helps preserve lean muscle, which keeps your metabolism a little higher Reduced emotional eating: Calmer mind, fewer trips to the pantry at 11 pm What it cannot do is shrink your stomach, change hunger hormones like ghrelin in any meaningful way, or reverse type 2 diabetes
9,10 It has been hypothesized that GLP-1RA might exert cardioprotective effects through improvement of endothelial dysfunction, atrial electrical remodeling, and calcium homeostasis modulating
A study of 66 patients (Furia et al., 2006) found a significant improvement in the reported pain levels of patients receiving shockwave
