When other efforts fail, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may be able to help
Avoid high-fat meals, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), legumes (beans, lentils), artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol), and carbonated drinks, as these are harder to digest or produce excess gas when gastric emptying is slowed
In multiple paradigms, animals given GLP-1 agonists reduced their substance intake by 40-60%, even when the substances were freely available
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The medication may help reduce physical hunger and sugar cravings, but the coaching and science-backed lessons are there to help with the everyday stuff, like making better food choices, staying consistent, building confidence, and creating a healthier relationship with food and movement