Mounjaro, Metabolic Health and Functional Medicine

What is Mounjaro?

Mounjaro is a GLP-1 and GIP dual agonist, licensed for type 2 diabetes and for weight management under certain clinical criteria (such as a BMI over 30, or over 27 with related health issues like insulin resistance or high blood pressure).

It can:

• Support significant weight loss (15–22% on average)
• Improve HbA1c (a marker of long-term blood sugar)
• Help lower cholesterol and triglycerides
• Regulate appetite, reduce food noise, and improve satiety

But that’s only part of the story.
In my clinic, I look at the whole picture, your gut health, hormones, sleep, stress response, and metabolic function, before ever considering a medication like tirzepatide.

Is Mounjaro Safe? Understanding Pancreatitis Risk

There’s growing conversation around GLP-1 drug side effects, particularly the risk of pancreatitis. As of 2025, the MHRA (UK regulator) has recorded hundreds of reports of pancreatic inflammation in people using medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic. While this is still rare, it reinforces why supervision and testing are non-negotiable.

In my care model, we:

• Always start with baseline bloods (liver, kidney, thyroid, inflammation, HbA1c, cholesterol, nutrients)
• Review your digestive and gallbladder history
• Monitor for symptoms like upper abdominal pain, nausea, or bloating

The goal is not just to avoid side effects, it’s to use this tool safely and in alignment with your body’s real needs.

Case Study: More Than Weight Loss

One man I’ve worked with had been stuck in a pre-diabetic state for years. His blood sugars were borderline, cholesterol climbing, and self-confidence low. He wasn’t just looking for weight loss, he was looking for hope.

With proper testing, we identified:

• Gut inflammation and sluggish liver function
• High triglycerides and poor insulin sensitivity
• Low confidence and avoidance of the gym or social movement

We used a tailored approach:

• Therapeutic nutrition and gut support
• Supplements for blood sugar, liver, and energy
• Nervous system regulation tools
• Mounjaro, as one part of the plan

The outcome?

• HbA1c dropped from borderline to fully normal
• Cholesterol and lipids improved so much that statin discussions stopped
• He lost over 15% of his weight
• Most importantly, he felt reconnected to himself, and started exercising again, not from shame, but from strength

This is what root-cause medicine can look like.

Functional Medicine + Mounjaro: Why My Approach Is Different

If you’re researching weight loss clinics near me or considering GLP-1 medications, you may be overwhelmed with options, many of which offer little to no real support beyond a prescription.

Here’s what I offer instead:

• Full metabolic blood panel
• Gut health review (including microbiome testing if appropriate)
• Personalised food and supplement plan
• Nervous system and stress-resilience tools
• Ongoing reviews, not one-and-done

We may use Mounjaro, but only as part of a bigger picture, and never as the only strategy.

What Else Is Mounjaro Being Studied For?

Emerging research suggests tirzepatide may offer support beyond blood sugar and weight, including:

• Heart failure (improved outcomes in HFpEF)
• Alzheimer’s and cognitive protection (through improved insulin signalling)
• Kidney health and inflammation reduction
• Potential effects on liver fat, mood, and even fertility, though these are not licensed uses

This reflects what functional medicine teaches us: when you improve metabolic flexibility, you often improve everything else too.

Final Word: It’s About You, Not Just a Pen

You don’t need another generic programme. You need a plan that sees your body as a system, not a series of symptoms to suppress.

Whether you’re exploring support for:

• Insulin resistance
• Hormonal weight gain
• Post-menopausal metabolic shifts
• Chronic fatigue or inflammation
• Or just a sense that “things aren’t working like they used to”…

…there’s a deeper path available.

I work with patients who are ready for a partnership, not a transaction. Who want to feel better, not just look smaller.

If that sounds like you, let’s talk.

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