Neeland IJ, Jensen MD, Magkos F, et al
Extended absence of bowel movements can lead to fecal impaction, a condition where hardened stool becomes lodged in the rectum or colon and cannot be passed without medical intervention
We have GLP receptors throughout our body, including in our gastrointestinal system (stomach, liver, and pancreas), as well as in the brain, says Sarah Stombaugh, MD , a family medicine physician and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
GLP-1s are highly effective at controlling blood sugar and slowing down gastric processes, but they are also highly effective (so to speak) at bringing on side effects like constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain that, if untreated, will impact adherence and, in turn, short and long term results
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Weight loss by calorie restriction does not alter appetite-regulating gut hormone responses from perfused rat small intestine