While it has many benefits, it can also have side effects, particularly on the digestive system
In large RCTs, patients receiving semaglutide, 2.4 mg, lost a mean of 6% of their weight by week 12 and 12% of their weight by week 28. (Source) It is important to note that GLP-1 is not a magic bullet for weight loss and should not be used as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle
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But eating less and eating right are two entirely different things, and the gap between them determines whether you lose mostly fat, preserve your hard-earned muscle, feel energized through the process, or end up exhausted, nutrient-depleted, and wondering why the scale stopped moving at week six
Looking at available treatments for diabetes, insulin has been known and used for more than 100 years and, more recently, peptides such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) have also been used