Like muscle loss, hair loss isnt a side effect of the medication per se, but more from any kind of significant weight loss, including GLP-1s and bariatric surgery
It mimics a natural gut hormone (GLP-1) and works in a few ways at once: it prompts the body to release insulin when blood sugar is high, reduces the livers glucose output, helps you feel full, and crucially for this topic slows gastric emptying , the rate at which food leaves your stomach
Its ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, bolster immunity, and enhance detoxification makes it a powerful ally in holistic health plans
The incidence was dose-dependent, meaning higher doses produced more frequent and more intense nausea episodes
Eliminating food noise meant taking away my urges to snack when Im bored, random junk food cravings, and even anxiety around how much Ive eaten