For many researchers, the net cardiovascular effect may actually be favorable despite the higher heart rate, because blood pressure reduction and weight loss both independently reduce cardiovascular risk
Nutrition also matters when appetite falls sharply
Here, youll find GLP-1-friendly features like the ability to log your injections and dosage, side effects, and weight trends
Another piece of research suggests that women who stop using weight-loss medications such as tirzepatide or semaglutide before becoming pregnant or early in pregnancy tend to gain more weight while pregnant and have a higher risk of preterm delivery, gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than those who had not used such drugs
GLP-1 receptor signaling increases PCSK1 and cell features in human cells
Key Takeaways Mild side effects, such as digestive issues and headaches, are relatively common with semaglutide