This integrated approach helps patients achieve healthier weights and improve overall wellness
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a natural hormone in the body that helps regulate appetite, digestion, and feelings of fullness, all important for managing weight
Passionate about empowering patients to achieve their best, Dr
For comparison, bariatric surgery (or stomach stapling), the gold standard in weight loss, leads to 2535% weight loss
But because food is staying in your stomach and digestive system for an extended period of time and the impact on certain receptors in the brain, it raises your risk for the most common gastrointestinal GLP-1 side effects, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
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