Even if theyre listing the right ingredients, you dont know where these ingredients are from or how theyve been transported or handled, which could be really dangerous. Lin and Ramachandran recommend that anyone seeking GLP-1 drugs consult with a physician both before they start and while theyre taking the medication to manage potential side effects, ensure safety and to make sure medication they receive is FDA-approved
Mojsov wrote the bulk of this paper
To be clear, studies suggest that GLP-1s generally lead to greater and faster weight loss results than relying solely on lifestyle changes like diet and exercise
Meta-analyses suggest that GLP-1RAs can lead to an average BMI reduction of 12 kg/m 2 , a decrease in waist circumference of several centimeters, and total weight loss of 5%7% in some studies (85)
Your healthcare team can work with you to find strategies that maximise therapeutic benefits while minimising side effects
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