If someone relies only on reduced appetite without learning how to eat properly, problems often appear later when: The medication is stopped The dose is reduced Hunger begins to return Stress or old habits creep back in That is why this should not just be about eating less
Before we dive into the 'how,' let's clarify the 'what.' GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic a natural hormone your gut produces
Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and other big pharma companies have just taken [the hormone] GLP-1 itself, and spent 20 years stabilising the peptide, making it druggable, so its not broken down [in the body], explains John Unitt, vice president of immunology and inflammation drug discovery at Sygnature Discovery in Nottinghamshire, UK, and a GPCR drug discovery expert
That's why it's important to eat enough protein
In practice, GLP-1 clients tend to partner early and for the long term due to the steep learning curve
Add 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day