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In this guide, we'll explain what exactly a GLP-1 is, the difference between GLP-1 that naturally occurs in our bodies and a GLP-1 medication, why nutritional support matters during your weight loss journey and more
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The success of Semaglutide is validated by its profound clinical impact on the overall health of overweight and obese individuals
The GLP-1 and GIP arms slow gastric emptying and blunt appetite (that is where nausea comes from), while the glucagon arm nudges energy expenditure and hepatic fat handling
As these medications reduce overall energy intake, individuals are consuming fewer calories with estimates placing this reduction between 16 and 39%, or about 700 calories per day on average (Christensen et al., 2024)