Because of these physiologic changes, surgery often produces more powerful and more durable weight loss than medication alone
Because the GLP-1/GIP arms slow gastric emptying, jumping straight to a high dose provokes strong nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting
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They should be used alongside them, not as a substitute for them. In fact, the research on weight loss for these drugs combines them with a healthier diet and increased exercise
Repeated, sustainable food changes that increase fermentable substrates in the colon and ensure regular protein at meals can change microbial fermentation patterns and modestly increase GLP-1 over weeks to months, leading to more consistent satiety for many people, though results vary by individual microbiome
Finally, Bromelain, an enzyme from pineapples, reduces swelling and helps your body heal faster