GLP-1 also regulates gastric motility by slowing gastric emptying in a dose-dependent manner, helping to control postprandial glucose levels
These versions still have the same active ingredients and appetite-reducing effects and should not be used as a workaround to general guidelines
Side effects: Lower doses do not eliminate the possibility of nausea, fatigue, dehydration, or blood sugar changes
some clinicians also prescribe it off-label for weight loss
-2.1% in the placebo group) at 48 weeks, the highest pharmacologic weight loss reported to date [24]
3 Strength Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1s (Photo: Maskot/Getty) Reduced muscle mass, aka sarcopenia, is a common side effect of weight loss induced by GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound