Choosing a balanced diet low in saturated fats and high in fiber, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates can help support healthy blood sugar and weight management
Other dietary causes of black or dark stools can include taking iron supplements and eating black or purple foods, such as black licorice
Consume alcohol in moderation Moderate drinking is defined as 1 alcoholic drink per day for women and 2 alcoholic drinks per day for men
When determining which companies made our list, we considered factors such as: Whether care was provided by a board-certified physician with weight-management experience Whether brand-name GLP-1 medications were available Whether nutritional guidance was provided Whether the fee structure was transparent Whether an insurance concierge service was provided in cases where the company did not accept health insurance The experts we consulted include: Jennifer Bourgeois, PharmD Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD Sue Decotiis, MD Holly Lofton, MD Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH Michelle Pearlman, MD Monica Amin, PharmD As a registered dietitian with three years of experience working in a bariatric surgery clinic, Ive worked extensively with patients taking GLP-1 medications
