Jeffrey Lee, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of JL Plastic Surgery in Boston, MA, who was not involved in the study, spoke to Healthline about these hidden side effects, why they may occur, and what people may misunderstand about GLP-1s from social media posts
The lower availability of MOR in obese individuals may contribute to overeating as a way to compensate for reduced pleasure responses in this system
These plateaus eventually happen for everyone who tries to lose weight, often lasting between eight and twelve weeks
He also takes into account the patients personal goals, medical needs, such as improving heart health, and how well they tolerate certain medications
Research suggests that semaglutide, on insulin signaling, might disrupt the regulation of the HPA axis, neurotrophic factors, and neurotransmitters involved in depression and other mental health conditions