since then, it has approved an alternative drug, Eli Lillys Zepbound, which is based on its diabetes treatment Mounjaro
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The list price for Wegovy in Canada is $388.64, according to Novo Nordisk
This formulation also decreased blood mercury levels by 39% within 30 days of supplementation (Blair E, Miller A, 2023)
Prioritising protein at every meal can help to: Preserve muscle mass during weight loss Support feelings of fullness and reduce snacking Maintain a healthy metabolic rate Aid recovery and physical function, especially if exercise is part of the treatment plan Healthcare professionals, including dietitians and GPs, increasingly recommend that patients on Wegovy pay close attention to their protein intake throughout treatment to ensure that weight lost is predominantly fat rather than muscle
Rashmi Gulati, MD who is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of integrative, functional and internal medicine experience