Medically reviewed by Sydney Skinner, PA-C | Updated on September 2025 Thrive Medical Weight Loss, located in Pico Rivera, California, is a medically supervised clinic offering safe, personalized weight-loss solutions
The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
The goal is not simply to lose weight quickly
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For example, SubMagnaTM SL HMW can be used to deliver semaglutide in a sublingual dosage form
Yes, working with a dietitian experienced in both gluten-free diets and weight management is advisable to ensure nutritional adequacy whilst losing weight, as coeliac disease can cause nutrient deficiencies that may be exacerbated by reduced food intake