Because Wegovy reduces appetite, you may consume less food overall, making nutritional quality particularly important: Foods to emphasise: Lean proteins : Chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, legumes, tofuthese promote satiety, preserve muscle mass during weight loss, and have high thermic effects Non-starchy vegetables : Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, courgettes, tomatoeslow in calories, high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals Whole grains : Oats, brown rice, quinoa, wholemeal breadprovide sustained energy and fibre Healthy fats in moderation : Avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oilessential for nutrient absorption and satiety, but calorie-dense Fruits : Berries, apples, citrus fruitsprovide vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre with natural sweetness Low-fat dairy or alternatives : Greek yoghurt, skimmed milk, fortified plant milkscontribute protein and calcium Limit or reduce: Ultra-processed foods : Biscuits, crisps, ready meals, processed meatsoften high in calories, salt, and unhealthy fats whilst low in nutrients Sugary foods and beverages : Sweets, cakes, pastries, sugar-sweetened drinksprovide empty calories without satiety High-fat fried foods : Deep-fried items, fatty takeawaysvery energy-dense and may exacerbate gastrointestinal side effects Excessive alcohol : Contains significant calories (7 kcal per gram) and may impair judgement around food choices Be aware of important safety considerations
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Patients taking semaglutide for obesity are at a higher risk
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This work highlights a strategy of combinatorial peptide screening coupled with chemical exploration that could be used to generate novel agonists for other receptors with peptide ligands.
A NAD infusion delivers NAD+ through an intravenous line over a longer period of time than an injection appointment
