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Sustainable weight loss depends not only on medication, but also on addressing underlying metabolic drivers, as outlined in A Functional Medicine Approach to Weight Loss
In contrast, patients treated with Ozempic often experience more substantial weight loss, averaging approximately 1015% or more of their initial body weight over the same time frame, especially at higher dosages
Ask your pharmacy if they can provide certificates of analysis for their semaglutide products
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Spicy foods may aggravate GI symptoms in some individuals and are best limited if discomfort appears