While digestive side effects can be uncomfortable, they are generally predictable, dose-dependent, and often improve with continued treatment as the body adapts to the medication
Rajili-Stojanovi M, Shanahan F, Guarner F, de Vos WM
Less fluid in the gut means: Less lubrication Firmer stools Slower transit Dehydration also concentrates electrolytes like calcium, which can have constipating effects
You will only be prescribed Wegovy on the NHS as a weight loss treatment if you fit the eligibility criteria and have been unsuccessful in losing weight through diet and exercise alone
It is also worth seeking advice if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, take medications that may affect B12 absorption, or have a digestive condition that may increase your risk of deficiency
Bone broth (two cartons)