It's important to understand that these medications cannot selectively target belly fat or produce "spot reduction." They promote generalized fat loss throughout the body, with the distribution influenced by individual factors including genetics, sex, age, and baseline body composition
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Rather than semaglutide, for instance, they might use semaglutide sodium, which is a version of the drug that has a sodium salt attached
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal pain affect a significant proportion of patients, particularly during dose escalation
Potential side effects and contraindications should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider before starting treatment