The biological adaptations that drive weight regain (increased ghrelin, decreased leptin, reduced metabolic rate) are strongest immediately after weight loss
Marcotte-Chnard A, Oliveira B, Little JP, Candow DG
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Reduced hunger this is the mechanism working, not a side effect
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When administered alongside diet and exercise, semaglutide can lead to significant weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese