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Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes treatment but may be prescribed for weight loss

It also has a direct effect on the heart and endothelial cells, preventing the progression of atherosclerosis through mechanisms such as increasing nitric oxide and decreasing endothelin-1, reactive oxygen species, and inflammatory cytokines

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These cravings can be hard to ignore, sometimes causing you to overeat, which often makes weight loss more difficult

What to eat instead for enhanced GLP-1 activity: skip the sugary processed foods and aim for mostly whole, nutrient-dense foods that help the body maintain steady blood sugar levels