These include: Nausea (very common), typically most pronounced in the first few weeks Vomiting and diarrhoea (common), which can contribute to dehydration Constipation (common), which may require dietary adjustments Abdominal pain and bloating (common), related to delayed gastric emptying Reduced appetite (very common), which whilst therapeutically beneficial for weight loss, may lead to inadequate nutrition if extreme These effects usually diminish over time as tolerance develops
Weight gain is a common occurrence during menopause and often an unwelcome one
Oprah Winfrey says taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed her entire perspective on "thin people." The media icon, 70, took to her podcast last week to share her experience with an undisclosed type of GLP-1 drug that she began taking in 2023
It has the ability to interact with oxygen free radicals, thus protecting cells and DNA from oxidative damage
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