Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonists
Focus on: Lean protein at each meal to preserve muscle mass during weight loss Vegetables and fiber to support digestion and reduce constipation Adequate hydration , ideally 64 oz (2 liters) of water or more daily Small, frequent meals rather than large portions, especially during dose escalation Foods to limit or avoid during early treatment include greasy or fried foods, large servings of red meat, very sugary foods, and carbonated beverages, all of which commonly worsen nausea or reflux
They all share chemical structural features with the target drug categories
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Weight loss on GLP-1s can help some patients meet BMI thresholds for IVF and reduce anesthesia risk, although larger studies are still needed to prove a direct improvement in egg quality or live birth rates
The resulting suppression of GPX4 creates a self-reinforcing cycle, accelerating ROS accumulation and lipid radical formation
