The Truth About Semaglutide - America's New Favorite Weight Loss Drug

The Truth About Semaglutide – America’s New Favorite Weight Loss Drug

As a medical professional, it is my duty to inform and educate my patients about new treatments and medications available in the market. One such medication that has been making waves in the weight loss industry is Semaglutide. Semaglutide is a medication that was originally approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, in…

Aromatase Inhibition Reduces Insulin Sensitivity in Healthy Men – 2015 – Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Aromatase inhibition (blocking the conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol) reduces insulin sensitivity, with respect to peripheral glucose disposal, in healthy men.  16 weeks of aromatase inhibition therapy in men has been shown to increase body fat, particularly in the intraabdominal compartment. Aromatase inhibition results in decreased insulin sensitivity. Suppression of estrogen action in skeletal muscle…