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It is often the result of chronic restriction, poor sleep, or hormonal imbalances
These medications include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)though tirzepatide is technically a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, not a pure GLP-1 agonist
Healthcare providers often recommend continuing the program until clients achieve their target weight and establish healthier eating and activity patterns
But a pill is still a powerful medicine
When your total daily calorie intake is reduced, it becomes harder to get enough of the vitamins and minerals from food alone