Semaglutides potential to reduce a persons drive for alcohol, tobacco and even opioids comes as no surprise to some addiction researchers, who have been studying earlier cousins of semaglutide for their role in reward-seeking
Unlike oral medications that take weeks to build effect, GLP-1 receptor agonists work quicklyresearch shows appetite suppression can begin as early as the first injection, though individual timing varies based on genetics and metabolism
Mosterd CM, Bjornstad P, van Raalte DH
The key variables that influence whether direct meds semaglutide works for any given patient include adherence to the dosing schedule, baseline metabolic health, dietary quality, physical activity, and individual hormonal factors
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