Since 20% of our hydration comes from the food we eat, if youre eating less, you may not be getting enough water and electrolytes, which are essential for proper muscle, nerve and other body functions
Another difference is that most injectable GLP-1 medications for weight loss are administered once a week
In the trial, 152 participants with an average BMI of over 38 well above the threshold for obesity got a weekly dose of semaglutide, which is injected under the skin somewhere with fat deposits, such as the stomach area or thigh and 152 others got a weekly placebo injection
The majority of side effects with GLP-1s revolve around the gut, says Dr
To minimise any potential impact, patients should maintain consistent timing of their thyroid medication