Researchers are still studying the exact mechanisms behind this, but they believe these side effects may be due to two factors: Delayed gastric emptying: Semaglutide slows down the movement of food from the stomach into the intestines
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Most of the cardiometabolic improvements drifted back toward baseline as well
This is especially beneficial for those whose weight gain is linked to metabolic issues, as improved insulin sensitivity can promote fat loss over time and prevent further weight-related complications, such as type 2 diabetes
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Additional emerging data further support the idea that hormonal status influences both weight loss responsiveness and body composition outcomes during GLP-1 therapy [17], consistent with the mechanistic picture of HRT restoring a metabolic environment that makes GLP-1 receptor agonists more effective