Medicines like Ozempic are designed to mimic a natural "satiety hormone" that is produced by the gut, called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
Because the stomach empties more slowly and food intake is often reduced, there is a potential for nutritional deficiencies (less food eaten, less variety, less nutrient intake) and impaired absorption or reduced appetite for nutrient-dense foods
Many people have reduced absorption due to age, medication, or digestive issues
Testing too early, before hCG levels have risen sufficiently, can lead to misleading results
Pharmaceutical GLP-1 agonists produce sustained receptor activation at levels far exceeding what natural GLP-1 achieves, even after meals
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