The goal of treatment for obesity in the functional medicine model is to achieve remission and improve the “mitigating factors.” The factors that add fuel to the fire and contribute to the chronic condition in the first place.

It is not the tool; it is how you use it. The class of obesity medications that focus on GLP-1 and GIP are powerful tools for weight loss. They are not panacea and not a guarantee of weight loss success. Even more importantly when it comes to health, weight is a poor biomarker of health and vitality.