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It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics a hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
Semaglutide creates a significant calorie deficit, often 500 to 1,000 calories below maintenance, and without adequate protein stimulus, the body sacrifices muscle to fill the gap
Whether this can be sustained with a GLP-1 medication, however, is yet to be confirmed, says Florida-based gastroenterologist Dr
Importantly, these medications carry boxed warnings about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors and are contraindicated in patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2
Whether you are working with a compounded semaglutide vial from a pharmacy, a branded Ozempic pen, or a 5 mg research vial , the formula is the same