Studies have indicated that anywhere between 15% to 60% of the weight people lose is lean muscle mass, meaning that those who are using the drugs are advised to engage in a weekly exercise routine that includes strength training to stave off too much muscle loss
"One key misunderstanding is that [obesity] is a disease of willpower, when in fact there is underlying biology that prevents people from losing weight and keeping it off," Novo Nordisk stated in a news release
However, its not just the number on the scale that improves for patients, Semaglutide has been found to improve various metabolic health markers, including blood sugar control, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
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Because the stomach is designed to break down substances, the pill utilizes a special absorption enhancer (SNAC) to get the drug into your system before it is destroyed by stomach acid