Stopping abruptly often leads to weight regain, so work with your provider on a gradual plan if discontinuation is the goal
The weight loss of the low dose (0.03 mg/kg) group, medium dose (0.1 mg/kg) group, and high dose (0.33 mg/kg) group were about 2g, 4g, and 1g (8 weeks)
In the colon, unabsorbed monosaccharides, polysaccharides, and non-digestible carbohydrates (fiber, resistant starch) are metabolized by bacterial fermentation into short-chain fatty acids [260,264]that bind free fatty acid receptors 2 and 3, resulting in GLP-1 secretion
Another 23% said they remained at a lower weight after stopping the drug
Factors That Affect Natural GLP-1 Production Several physiological and lifestyle factors influence the body's natural production of GLP-1, with significant implications for metabolic health
That makes resistance exercise, or weightlifting, a must while using these medications