For context, in one study of 175 people with overweight or obesity, participants taking semaglutide: Lost an average of 15 pounds (about 6% of their body weight) within three months Lost an average of 27 pounds (about 11% of their body weight) after six months Recommended lifestyle changes during GLP-1 therapy GLP-1 medications can boost weight loss by increasing satiety and reducing food cravings
Engage in strength training and cardio workouts at least 3-5 times per week
The medication does not work through stimulant pathways or by blocking nutrient absorption, making its safety profile distinct from older weight-loss medications
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For all outcomes, we extracted data for the modified intention-to-treat population, defined as all randomly assigned participants who received a least one dose of the study drug