Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea)
Obesity is a culmination of factors that span genetics, lifestyle, environment, and physical and mental health
In the liver, GCGR signaling stimulates hepatic glucose production through glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, promotes lipolysis, and inhibits fat accumulation
In order to get the maximum potential out of these medications, it's critical to adapt your eating habits to deal with the main side effects of taking a GLP-1 (reduced appetite, nausea, diarrhea or constipation) to ensure positive and lasting results
Energy and fatigue through nutrition Many GLP-1 users report significant fatigue on semaglutide or tiredness on tirzepatide, especially during the first few weeks
Narula said people currently taking compound versions of GLP-1 medications should reach out now to their health care provider to ask for a prescription for the branded version of the medication