The GLP-1 Trap: Your Jumpstart Might Be a Forever Commitment
The marketing for GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro is ubiquitous. From glossy telehealth ads to celebrity endorsements from stars like Serena [...]
By MBC Editor|2026-10-12T20:23:23+00:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: ghrelin, GLP-1, GLP-1 Medication, glp1, Gut hormones, hunger hormones, lean body mass, Mounjaro, Ozempic, ozempic side effects, Rybelsus, Saxenda, semaglutide injection, Tirzepadite, Wegovy, weight loss injection, weight loss injection shots, Zepbound|2 Comments
The marketing for GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro is ubiquitous. From glossy telehealth ads to celebrity endorsements from stars like Serena [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-10-28T07:02:12+00:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: Adiponectin, after bariatric surgery, Amylin, anorexigenic, bariatric surgery, CCK, endocrine system, endogenous disorder, exogenous disorder, Fasting Ghrelin, ghrelin, GIP, GLP-1, glycemic control, Gut hormones, hormones, hunger hormones, Hypoglycemia, insulin, leptin, orexigenic, Oxyntomodulin (OXM), Plasma Ghrelin, Postprandial Ghrelin, PP, psychological changes, PYY, satiety hormones, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments
Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to achieve significant weight loss and improve health for those with obesity and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-05T22:50:49+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, endocrine, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, peptides, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments
Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-04-21T21:07:33+00:00May 17th, 2018|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: biological blueprint, Gut hormones, metabolic reset, metabolic system, Metabolic thermostat, metabolism, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, overfed, overweight, Pharmacotherapy, set point theory, why bariatric surgery|0 Comments
Your body works in ways you won’t believe, and you should understand how it works before you lose weight successfully. [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-03-23T22:24:05+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, food chatter, gastric band, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, peptides, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments
By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-05-09T07:51:20+00:00December 20th, 2012|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies|Tags: Amylin, bariatric surgery revision, Beta-cell glucose sensitivity, Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD, corn syrup, cure, diabetes, GLP-1, glucagon, glucose metabolism, Gut hormones, help, Hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, PYY, remission, revision, S-nitrosylation, surgeons, T2DM, Tijuana, tourism, travel, -cell glucose sensitivity|0 Comments
Weight-loss surgery, like a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, is designed for individuals with obesity. Numerous studies have proven that [...]