Fatigue is thought to result from reduced caloric intake, gastrointestinal side effects, metabolic adaptation, and possible central nervous system effects
The mechanism of the gut-brain axis in regulating food intake
Key Takeaways GLP-1s can help with weight and blood sugar , and early research hints at possible mood effects but they arent approved for psychiatric use
If you eat a large meal while on a high dose, you will feel it
Both medications, similar to all other GLP-1 weight loss drugs, share similar common side effects, including: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Some early data indicate that retatrutide may have slightly higher rates of certain side effects compared with semaglutide at higher doses because it mimics 3 different hormones and is more potent
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