A retrospective observational study published in Clinical Nutrition found that nutritional deficiencies were diagnosed in 12.7% of patients within 6 months of starting GLP-1 receptor agonists, and that number climbed to 22.4% within 12 months
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When a person takes semaglutide, it binds to GLP-1 receptors in the body and triggers the same effects as the natural hormone
For many, it finally makes weight loss feel less like a personal battle and more like a guided process
These injections work by mimicking natural hormones in your body that regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugarhelping you feel full longer and reducing food cravings
That said, these medicines may not be suitable for everyone and should only be prescribed after a thorough assessment by a qualified clinician