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The hormone also slows down gastric emptying, which contributes to feelings of fullness and reduced appetite
It should also include a complete blood count, thyroid function tests including TSH and free T4, liver function tests including ALT, AST, and bilirubin, lipid panel, hemoglobin A1c if you have any degree of insulin resistance, and blood pressure measured at rest
In most cases, simple meals built around protein, fiber, healthy fats, and easy-to-digest ingredients work best
This shows the tension: recognition of clinical benefit versus fiscal reality
Many people plateau at doses of 0.5-1.0 mg weekly, but clinical data shows additional weight loss can occur at higher dosesup to 2.4 mg weeklyif side effects remain manageable