While these effects can help with appetite reduction and blood sugar regulation, they can also alter normal digestion patterns and bowel movements
Semaglutide treatment over four months led to a weight reduction of 5 kg, from 118 kg (BMI 55 kg/m 2 ) to 113 kg (BMI 52.7 kg/m 2 )
RDs can help GLP-1 users figure out how to eat adequately and "normally", so they consume enough calories, protein, vitamins and minerals, particularly D, iron, calcium, thiamine, and B-12
In one study, patients taking tirzepatide lost an average of 14% of their body weight after 16 weeks of treatment, compared to 2% for those taking a placebo
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