While stopping the medication may help in some cases, that decision should always be weighed against the important metabolic and heart health benefits these drugs provide, he says
The idea is that lasting results come from behavior change supported by medication, not medication alone
GLP-1 medication is started at a low dose and increased gradually over several weeks so your body can adjust
The STEP UP trial, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology in September 2025, showed 18.7% average weight loss at 72 weeks compared to 15.6% at the standard 2.4 mg dose
These benefits even continued on for the month after participants stopped taking their doses, showing the long-term effects of consistently supplementing reduced glutathione
Improves insulin sensitivity Diabetes occurs when the body doesnt produce enough insulin, or when it cant use the insulin it produces