Slowing down your stomach: GLP-1 puts the brakes on how fast food moves out of your stomach, so you feel full longer
Its primary function is to lubricate and break down food mass during mastication and swallowing, kickstarting the digestive process in your mouth
Prior to that approval, Novo Nordisk, which also makes the injectable semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, had seen promising results from its trials of the weight-loss pill, which will also be sold under the brand name Wegovy
Morning administration may be preferable for patients who experience nausea, as they can manage symptoms during waking hours when they can employ coping strategies such as eating small, low-fat meals, staying hydrated, or using anti-nausea medications if prescribed
These compounds have demonstrated promise as natural glp 1 agonists and may complement dietary and lifestyle strategies for enhanced outcomes
The medications themselves are FDA-approved for specific indications (diabetes and/or obesity), but microdosing is an off-label dosing strategy used at physician discretion based on individual response and goals
