GLP-1s work by mimicking a hormone that tells your brain you're full, slowing down how quickly your stomach empties, and improving your body's insulin response
Dr Winnett says that for patients who do not want these large ongoing monthly costs, or who are severely overweight, surgery remains the optimal option for cost and effectiveness
Without intentional high-protein meals, you lose lean muscle mass alongside fat which slows metabolism, changes body composition, and makes it harder to maintain results long-term
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But keep in mind: Most fortified foods are refined grain products, which you may not eat a lot of since they spike blood glucose levels