Tenille Davis, chief advocacy officer for the Alliance of Pharmacy Compounding Drugs prescribed for weight loss such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are popular, expensive, and in short supply
However, certain factors related to diabetes and obesity, like blood sugar control and weight management, can indirectly impact mental health
These minerals, known as electrolytesincluding sodium, potassium, and magnesiumare essential for nerve and muscle function
Vitamin B6 Tirzepatide with B6 is less common but included by some compounders for its role in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
Some patients experience fluid retention, particularly early in the protocol
While the drug is a potential game changer for people who are sick from obesity, it is a lifelong commitment, Francesco Rubino, chair of metabolic surgery at King's College London, told Insider