Drink Water Drinking plenty of water can help to reduce your chances of suffering from constipation
For people with IBD like Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis (UC) research suggests the drug may help by reducing swelling in the gut and helping the lining of the intestines heal
This medication mimics a hormone in your body, GLP-1
While semaglutide works incredibly well for some people, explained Amati, who was not involved in the study, its not without its downsides. You should only take it if it has been prescribed to you by a doctor in the context of a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychotherapy, physical activity, and, crucially, dietary advice. She explained why eating a good diet is particularly important: Because semaglutide reduces appetite, unless the individual consumes a healthy, diverse diet, there is a danger they might miss out on important nutrients
Some programs offer coaching and nutrition tools, while others focus only on medication access
Weight loss with semaglutide is a gradual process aimed at achieving sustainable results rather than rapid changes