Although this study involved a small patient sample, I have had similar experiences in my practice, said Mir Ali, MD, bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA, who wasnt involved in the study
Reward Regulation : It impacts the dopaminergic pathways, reducing the "reward" or pleasure derived from high-calorie foods, making it easier to resist cravings
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This means the GLP-1 levels from the medicine get much higher, which translates to better blood sugar and appetite control," explains Spencer Nadolsky, D.O., an obesity and lipid specialist physician
Each eating occasion needs to work a little harder to provide: Adequate protein (to protect muscle mass) Sufficient energy (to support metabolic processes) A range of vitamins and minerals Fibre for gut and cardiovascular health Nutrition support can help you: Maintain adequate protein and energy intake Support muscle and bone health through nutrition, but also alongside regular resistance training Manage gastrointestinal side effects Reduce risk of nutrient inadequacy Support sustainable cardiometabolic health Build eating patterns that remain realistic long term Building sustainable health behaviours alongside GLP-1 medications GLP-1 medications can support appetite regulation and metabolic health, but they do not teach nutrition skills or behaviour change on their own
