Products using "GLP-1" terminology are using marketing language aligned with search trends, not describing a verified biological mechanism
They found that patients taking GLP-1 medications reported more GI side effects than those taking placebo and that constipation tended to last longer than side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which usually improved after a few days, in those on semaglutide
These medicines were initially designed for diabetes management but are (very) effective in weight loss
If not, pay out-of-pocket, its worth it
Many factors can contribute to weight challenges during midlife including hormonal shifts that can affect appetite and energy, which is why the standard eat less, move more weight-loss advice often doesnt cut it during this chapter