The goal is natural portion control, not food aversion
These changes are a key reason why fiber intake and digestive support are commonly recommended for people using GLP-1 medications
Semaglutide produces significant initial weight loss in many patients, yet approximately 20-30% experience a plateau within 6-12 months despite consistent medication use
This is an emerging area of research and not yet clinically actionable, but it explains why two people on the same dose can have noticeably different responses in the first 4 to 8 weeks
Biochem Biophys Rep 26:100953 Wang K, He J, Gao Y, Han K, Liu J, Wang Y (2022) Exogenous melatonin improved the growth and development of naked oat seedlings under cadmium stress
Weight is only one measure of success