The combination treatment led to the greatest weight and fat reduction while preserving BMD at the hip, spine, and forearm
When people on TikTok say they're "microdosing" semaglutide at 0.25 mg per week, they are, in many cases, simply taking the FDA-approved starting dose of Ozempic
Younger people and those who lose weight more gradually tend to experience less loose skin
Most people will regain the weight lost on these medications when they are stopped
We talk about the side-effect profile honestly - the first eight weeks are typically the hardest, the GI side effects are real, and titration matters
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