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Benefits of GLP-1 for Weight Management GLP-1-based treatments may support weight management goals when used as part of a supervised wellness plan

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While generally well-tolerated, some patients may experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or headache

Most or all of these are common in women who are overweight: Ultra-processed foods Low fiber intake Low protein diets Imbalanced gut flora Lack of short-chain fatty acids Chronic inflammation Poor quality sleep Chronic stress or high cortisol Obesity Insulin resistance/prediabetes Poor vagal nerve function Aging The critical point here is that all but one of those factors are largely or totally within our control