Mechanism of Action: It mimics the action of ghrelin (a hunger hormone) and binds to the ghrelin receptor in the brain, which then triggers the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
Risk Factors for Developing B12 Deficiency Some groups are more likely to have B12 deficiency
The most important rule is simple: do not increase, reduce, skip, or stop your medication without speaking with the healthcare professional managing your treatment
It is chemically 97% similar to this hormone, making it extremely effective
Instead, medication selection should be informed by your provider's assessment of your genetic predispositions, comorbidities, prior tolerability to similar drugs, and dosing strategy
Sleep optimization (7 to 9 hours nightly) and stress management lower ghrelin and cortisol, hormones that drive weight regain when dysregulated