The active ingredient, semaglutide, is the same molecule found in Ozempic and Wegovy injections, just packaged as a tablet you swallow once a day instead of a once-weekly shot
Clinical research suggests that as long as regular medical assessments indicate efficacy and safety, you can take GLP-1 drugs for an extended period
Within this treatment paradigm, the clinical dietitian plays a key role
The second is a breakdown of three of the most notable trials for weight loss drugs (e.g., Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Retrutide, the latter is not yet available)
GLP-1-induced weight loss can create two issues simultaneously: volume loss and loss of skin elasticity
"I'm glad we now have potent medications for obesity, but these drugs are not a replacement for healthy lifestyle changes