"There are several reasons someone may not take a GLP-1 consistently, including cost, inconsistent access, manufacturer shortages or loss of coverage," says Gretchen Zimmermann, M.B.A., RD, CDCES, CSOWM
In fact, what you eat can significantly influence how you feel while taking the medication and the overall effectiveness of your weight loss journey
Health Canada has approved six medications specifically for chronic weight management: orlistat (Xenical), liraglutide (Saxenda), naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave), semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Zepbound), and setmelanotide (Imcivree, for rare genetic forms of obesity only)
If that describes you, knowing what to expect in the coming weeks can provide useful context for evaluating whether your medication is working as it should
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Its anti-atherogenic actions include nitric oxide production, inhibition of cell proliferation in vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, and suppression of inflammatory responses in monocytes, macrophages, and adipocytes
