This initial period allows your body to adjust to the medication and helps minimise gastrointestinal side effects, which are common when starting GLP-1 receptor agonists
This makes it possible for the care to fit what the patient needs instead of sticking to a set rule
The rebound happens because semaglutide addresses the symptom (excessive hunger) rather than permanently changing the underlying genetic predispositions that drive appetite
Knowledge is power: by knowing your BMR and TDEE, you can take control of your calorie intake in a way that aligns with your goals, be it fat loss, muscle gain, or weight maintenance
the answer is that a small increase in resting heart rate (typically around 1-5 beats per minute) can occur, especially during the initial weeks of treatment or with dose increases
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