Important to note: This weight fluctuation is not fat gain , but it can feel uncomfortable, especially if accompanied by bloating or digestive slowdowns
15 Both dysbiosis and impaired gut integrity have been strongly associated with the development of overweight, obesity and metabolic syndrome, and should be a key focus of therapeutic protocols either independent of or alongside GLP-1 agonist therapy in supporting weight management
Beyond diet and exercise, managing stress through sleep, meditation, or other relaxation practices supports healthy gut bacteria diversity, which influences how much natural GLP-1 your intestines produce daily
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Ozempic is a drug that has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower blood sugar levels in adults suffering from type 2 diabetes
This often happens if you take a large dose all at once