Telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss, may occur due to metabolic stress from rapid weight loss
In a clinical study, approximately half of the individuals taking Semaglutide for 68 weeks lost 15% of their body weight, while around one-third lost 20%
The FDA has claimed that as of April 30, it has received 1,000 reports of adverse side effects caused by compounded GLP-1 medications
Weight Loss and Hormonal Changes Semaglutide helps many people lose significant weight by reducing appetite and slowing digestion
Patients who lose the most weight on GLP-1s tend to make protein-forward food choices, stay hydrated (GLP-1s slow gastric emptying and dehydrate patients faster than they realize), prioritize sleep, and add some form of strength training
That can shift the microbiome modestly in some people and influence bacterial and fungal balance