GLP-1 medications should be stopped if pancreatitis develops, and should likely be avoided in anyone with pre-existing gastroparesis
High-fat, greasy foods like fried items, heavy cream sauces, and fatty cuts of meat often trigger nausea and take longer to digest
Supporting natural GH pulses during deep sleep phases has been shown to improve slow-wave sleep and sleep efficiency within 24 weeks in research models
A JAMA Internal Medicine study highlighted increased gallbladder disease among semaglutide users, and in 2023, the FDA required label changes to reflect serious gastrointestinal risks
3 Going from no medication to 2.4 mg added about 11.7 percentage points of weight loss in STEP UP, whereas tripling the dose to 7.2 mg added only about 3 more
Muscle pain from GLP-1 medications involves deep, aching sensations in muscle tissue