But it creates three immediate nutritional risks: Inadequate protein intake muscle loss alongside fat loss, lowering metabolism long-term Dehydration reduced thirst cues lead to worsening constipation, fatigue, and headaches Nutrient deficiencies smaller portions mean less iron, B12, calcium, and fibre unless meals are planned The STEP-1 clinical trial showed that participants on semaglutide who also followed a structured, reduced-calorie eating pattern lost an average of 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks
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Immune function is negatively impacted by obesity, malnutrition, and oxidative stress, which also increases susceptibility to inflammatory diseases (81, 82)
Gradual dose escalationmoving from 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg over 48 weeks rather than 1 weeksubstantially reduces side effect severity without compromising final outcomes
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