NF-B, nuclear factor-B
We're going to walk through what GLP-1 medications actually do in your body, what "compounded" really means from a regulatory standpoint, how Direct Meds specifically operates, what realistic expectations look like based on clinical research, who this may or may not be appropriate for, how this compares to other options, and everything else you need to make an informed decision heading into 2026
Eating a lot of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant-rich foods like fruits and veggies, garlic, turmeric, ginger, fish oil, and flaxseed oil can help reduce inflammation and breakdown the scar tissue
Sprinkle it with sea salt
Common side effects (nausea, constipation) mirror branded GLP-1s and typically diminish over time
Exposure to antibiotics alters the normal distribution of intestinal flora and is associated with changes in metabolism in some (177) but not all studies (178)