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Application to inappropriate skin areas : Patients may inadvertently apply patches to sites with excessive hair, active skin conditions, or areas prone to friction
The Bottom Line GLP-1 agonist meds like Ozempic can speed up the weight loss process, but you can increase your GLP-1 levels naturally by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and reducing chronic stress
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Foods like nuts (particularly almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts), avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and eggs contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help slow gastric emptying and digestion, leading to enhanced GLP-1 secretion
Zepbound side effects Common side effects can include: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach pain Constipation (trouble pooping) These usually go away after you get to the dose you've been prescribed and your body adjusts, but sometimes they can be serious