In normal conditions, leptin prevents body weight gain by suppressing feeding (144, 145) and increasing energy expenditure (146148)
Some patients may experience anxiety symptoms during semaglutide treatment due to reduced calorie intake, disrupted sleep, dehydration, or rapid lifestyle adjustment
Research on GLP-1 medications and menstrual cycles shows that these cycle changes return to normal after the weight loss slows down and the bodys metabolic balance evens out
The health benefits extend beyond weight loss alone
If your nausea doesn't go away, let your prescribing healthcare provider know
Those who take semaglutide for example, which is the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, can decrease their risk of heart attack, stroke and death by 20% after three years of treatment