Transit times of 24-72 hours are standard
This is a common side effect of rapid weight loss, not semaglutide specifically
Bacteria break down sulfur-rich foods (like eggs, dairy, and cruciferous veggies) and release hydrogen sulfide gas
GLP-1 also helps reduce appetite and food intake, leading to weight loss
We posted a video on TikTok last week on Ozempic and Wegovy and how these medications can achieve up to 15% weight loss when combined with diet and exercise
Sci Transl Med 10(472):eaat3392 Jun LS, Millican RL, Hawkins ED, Konkol DL, Showalter AD, Christe ME, Michael MD, Sloop KW (2015) Absence of glucagon and insulin action reveals a role for the GLP-1 receptor in endogenous glucose production