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Active Ingredient : Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist Mechanism of Action : According to FDA prescribing information, semaglutide works by: Increasing glucose-dependent insulin secretion Decreasing glucagon secretion Slowing gastric emptying Acting on centers in the brain that regulate appetite Clinical Trial Evidence - STEP Program : According to published data from the STEP 1 trial (New England Journal of Medicine, 2021): Study Design : 68-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial 1,961 adults without diabetes Inclusion: BMI 30 or 27 with weight-related conditions Intervention: Once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg Lifestyle: 500-calorie deficit diet plus 150 minutes/week physical activity Primary Results : Semaglutide group: Average 14.9% body weight loss (approximately 33 lbs for 220 lb individual) Placebo group: Average 2.4% body weight loss (approximately 5 lbs for 220 lb individual) Difference: 12.4 percentage points (p 3 pounds/week associated with higher risk

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The most frequently reported effects center around digestive issues, though mood and social habit shifts were observed
Cagrilintide mimics amylin, a hormone coreleased with insulin that promotes satiety and helps limit meal size
Meal timing: They can work with you to plan consistent meal times that optimize your hunger cues and manage other common GI issues, like acid reflux or nausea