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The Problems with Current GLP-1 Guidelines Traditional medicine waits to prescribe GLP-1 medications until a patients BMI hits 30 (obesity) or 27 with at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol
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However, studies show approximately 75-80% of weight lost comes from fat mass when protein intake and resistance training are maintained
Educational background: Semaglutide as a molecule was originally developed for type 2 diabetes by Novo Nordisk and is sold under the brand names Ozempic (for diabetes) and Wegovy (for chronic weight management, introduced for weight management in 2021)
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