Tired of hearing–”just eat less and move more”?
Check out this list of other proven causes of weight gain…
Medical Conditions
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Prediabetes
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Cushing syndrome
Menopause
Sleep apnea
Insomnia
Depression
Pregnancy
Genetics
Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) mutation
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1) mutation
Adipocyte-, C1q-, and collagen domain-containing (ADIPOQ) mutation
Fat mass- and obesity-associated gene (FTO) mutation
Leptin (LEP) mutation
Leptin receptor (LEPR )mutation
Insulin-induced gene 2 (INSIG2) mutation
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) mutation
Medications
Steroids
Antibiotics
Some blood pressure medications
Some diabetes medications
Some medicines for depression, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia
Some birth control
Some seizure medications
Gut changes
Microbiome changes
Ghrelin hormone
Cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone
Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) hormone
Peptide YY (PYY) hormone
Oxyntomodulin hormone
You might not know what is making it hard for you to lose weight, but we can promise it’s much more than diet and exercise.
Chat with a pillarMD doctor who can help you understand your body and find the best treatment for you!
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