Rapid weight loss from taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause a decrease in muscle mass, lessen bone density, and lower your resting metabolic rate, leading to sarcopenia
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Common side effects include nausea, fatigue, hot flashes, rashes, and insomnia (trouble sleeping), which can be uncomfortable
In trials of other GLP-1 medications, people who stopped suddenly without having built supporting habits regained much of the weight, so we recommend building habits during treatment and reducing the dose gradually rather than stopping abruptly
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Berberine AMPK activation, insulin sensitization, and lipid-modulating effects may provide a degree of metabolic stability during the transition off tirzepatide that helps prevent full metabolic rebound