While these drugs, which mimic the effects of the hormone GLP-1 by slowing stomach emptying and promoting a feeling of fullness, are often viewed as a quick solution, rapid weight loss is associated with bone density reduction, as the reduced load the weight, pressure or stress your bones have to bear decreases the need to form new skeletal tissue, as the more pressure on your bones, the more your bones are forced to become stronger
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These findings could have implications for obesity-related diseases treatment, such as diabetes and heart disease
Nausea (reported by approximately 44% of participants in clinical trials, typically mild to moderate) Diarrhoea (approximately 30% of participants) Vomiting (approximately 24% of participants) Constipation (approximately 24% of participants) Abdominal pain (approximately 20% of participants) The 16-week dose escalation schedule is specifically designed to minimise these effects by allowing your body to adjust gradually
Twenty-six pounds over nine months