It goes a little something like this: you start taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drug like Ozempic off-label or Wegovy (both semaglutide) until you reach your goal weight
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While IGF-1 has important physiological functions, elevated levels carry potential concerns including increased cell proliferation that may support tumor growth in individuals with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions, accelerated aging processes through growth pathway activation, potential cardiovascular effects with chronic elevation, and metabolic consequences including effects on glucose and lipid metabolism
Taking Ozempic at the same time each day, preferably with a meal, helps establish a consistent routine that can minimize side effects [12]
May improve mood in some people with deficiency-related depressive symptoms
What to Expect Timeline: Many patients start to notice improvements within a few weeks of beginning treatment