Dr. Brian’s Blog

Low FODMAP Diet: an overview

The low FODMAP diet aims to reduce certain types of carbs that can cause bloating and gas. It can sometimes help reduce symptoms of IBS.

The current evidence suggests that GLP-1 agonists do not cause suicidal thoughts. In fact, they may actually be beneficial for depression.

Liv Pure falsely claims that liver function is the root cause of belly fat. It’s not true, and Liv Pure doesn’t even do much for the liver.

The paleo diet replicates our ancestors diet with wild game, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, while avoiding dairy, grains, and legumes.

Pfizer’s danuglipron may give Ozempic a run for its money, however has not proven itself to be as effective as Wegovy for weight loss.

Research shows that Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss for about a year. However, despite continued usage, weight regain is common.

Mindful eating involves paying attention to the food you are eating, your body’s hunger cues, and your thoughts and emotions related to food.

Using low-fat diets or consuming too many sweet foods can potentially reduce the effectiveness of Ozempic or Wegovy.

Berberine doesn’t share any similarities with Ozempic, except for the fact that it can moderately help with blood sugar control.

The anti-inflammatory diet focuses on eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, and avoiding pro-inflammatory foods.

The shortage of Ozempic has led to many compounding pharmacies using a knock-off version of semaglutide that has not been FDA approved.

Once you have a gastric balloon, properly transitioning from liquids on day 1 to 3, to solids by day 14, is key to success on your balloon.