A major issue with clinically approved GLP-1R agonists like liraglutide and semaglutide is that they cause nausea and vomiting, which hampers patient compliance [3, 57]
Documented Side Effects in Non-Diabetic Users Clinical trials and real-world data show that non-diabetic adults taking semaglutide experience gastrointestinal side effects in 4060% of cases, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
Samantha Cassetty, M.S., RD, a nutrition expert and founder of Sam's Plate, told Eating Well, "It's crucial to get adequate protein about 1.2 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of your ideal body weight per day while taking a GLP-1 [medication]." That's a meaningful amount and hitting it when you're barely hungry requires planning
Over the years, medical researchers have introduced several therapeutic agents to curb the epidemic of obesity
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Accordingly, approved indications expanded in early 2024 to include not only reduction of hyperglycemia, but also weight management in non-diabetic patients, and even cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with elevated weight and comorbid cardiovascular disease