Heres a rundown of how the keto diet works similarly to semaglutide to affect weight loss: Typically, carbohydrates are digested and become glucose, the bodys standard fuel source for nearly all functions Keto dieters include only a trace amount of carbohydrates (20-50g per day) into their diet Absent a dietary source of glucose, the body shifts to using energy stored in body fat, as well as energy from dietary fat and protein When the body rapidly breaks down fat, either dietary fat or stored fat in the body, ketone bodies are formed The process of converting stored fat into usable energy is called ketogenesis Heres the thing: Being in a ketogenic state on its own isnt enough
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Have not achieved desired results with diet and exercise alone: GLP-1 medications are studied as adjuncts to lifestyle intervention, not replacements for healthy eating and physical activity
It says comprehensive evaluation including cardiovascular assessment, baseline labs, and psychiatric screening where indicated should come first
What seems to matter most: What your appetite was like before you started How long you were on treatment Your dose Whether you built healthy habits you can maintain without the medication Should you taper off a GLP-1 or stop cold turkey
Both medications are notorious for causing nausea, but clinical studies and patient feedback are split on which is worse
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