"It seems that most Americans eat enough protein," she says, but "if you're on a GLP-1, or you're trying to lose weight, and you're on a lower calorie diet, that's when you need to be cognizant." That protein intake must be paired with resistance training, Apovian says
This means approximately 82% of participants on the highest dose successfully tolerated treatment through the trial duration
High-protein foods also tend to be well-tolerated despite reduced appetite, making them practical choices
The exceptional efficacy of Ozempic led to the FDA approval of a higher-dose formulation specifically designed to treat obesity, marketed under the brand name Wegovy
How Semaglutide Works And Why Side Effects Happen Semaglutide mimics a natural hormone (GLP-1) that helps your body release insulin when glucose is high, lowers glucagon, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite
The benefits of semaglutide go beyond glucose regulation