Hydration is critical here, both IBS and GLP-1 side effects can deplete fluids, so drink plenty of water and electrolytes if youre experiencing diarrhoea
In TRIUMPH-1, the pivotal Phase 3 general-obesity trial (2,339 participants), the topline results reported on May 21, 2026 showed average weight loss at 80 weeks of 19.0% on 4 mg, 25.9% on 9 mg, and 28.3% (70.3 lbs) on 12 mg, versus 2.2% on placebo
It notably reported increased serious cardiac eventsincluding ventricular tachycardia, worsening HF, and aggravating ischemic heart diseasein the liraglutide group [29]
If you weigh 180 lbs (82 kg), that's roughly 100-130g of protein daily
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