Aim for roughly 2535 grams of protein per meal, ideally from foods like lean meats, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese
While there is no absolute contraindication, alcohol can: Increase nausea and gastrointestinal distress Contribute empty calories that undermine weight management efforts Potentially increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients also taking diabetes medications Impair judgment regarding portion control and food choices Potentially increase pancreatitis risk, especially with heavy consumption Patients should discuss alcohol use with their healthcare provider and, if consuming alcohol, do so in moderation (defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men)
Studies suggest weight loss from the Wegovy pill is similar to that experienced with the brand's injectable form
While research continues to evolve, these medications offer possibilities for addressing multiple health challenges simultaneously through their unique action on brain reward pathways
You should never stop a GLP-1 medication without talking to the provider who prescribed it
Antibody blockade of activin type II receptors preserves skeletal muscle mass and enhances fat loss during GLP-1 receptor agonism
