Orally administered semaglutide should be taken on an empty stomach
Fact: The medication will still work to regulate your hormones, but eating high-sugar foods can lead to more side effects, like dumping syndrome or nausea, because the medication is trying to slow down the processing of those sugars
For scale, the approved drugs it would compete with, Lilly's own Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, take off roughly 15% to 21% in their trials
Instead, insulin has to move the fat in and around our internal organs as a last resort
It stimulates your body to produce more growth hormone without raising cortisol or prolactin levels, making it a safe option for daily or long-term use
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion, particularly during the first few weeks of treatment