There was this realization that, while obesity is not something that is a persons fault or a value judgement about their willpower or anything else, obesity has significant health risks associated with it, and we should treat it like we do other chronic illnesses, he adds
It can be an effective rescue medication for severe diarrhea episodes, but it should not be used routinely during retatrutide treatment
GLP-1 is a gut hormone that helps to reduce appetite, and GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide mimic the action of GLP-1 in the body to cause weight loss, treat type 2 diabetes, and improve heart health
Eating smaller, protein-rich meals and maintaining consistent hydration reduces the intensity of these responses within the first month
Individual patient results vary