Our gut microbiome plays hosts to trillions of microorganisms that help to keep the bacteria in our bodies balanced and healthy
This action increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, which lead to reduced appetite, decreased calorie intake, and increased energy expenditure
PMID: 29211849
When doctors noticed that patients using Ozempic were losing weight as a side effect of the drug, Novo Nordisk saw opportunity, conducting clinical trials on obese and overweight individuals to find that its drug did, in fact, lead to weight loss of about 15 percent of body mass in a few weeks or months
Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhea, and Bloat - Oh My
Things like thyroid function, hormone levels, and inflammation all affect how your body manages weight