Pharmaceutical brands like Ozempic and Wegovy are FDA-approved versions of semaglutide, manufactured by Novo Nordisk
Then, it binds to receptors located in your pancreas, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract, among other places, and gets to work
I encourage clients to focus on a diet that is richer in vegetables over fruit, as well as a healthy intake of essential fatty acids, lean proteins and whole grains
What makes it "normal" or "abnormal" for tirzepatide is whether the resulting milligram dose matches your prescription and current escalation stage
But as a gut health dietitian, I always remind my clients of this: just because a medication helps reduce appetite or support weight loss does not mean the digestive system is not being affected
If you eat fish, try to eat fatty fish at least once or twice a week