* Values are calculated based on 2000 kcal/day and may vary depending on gender, age, and physical activity
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) mimic this hormone to slow gastric emptying, reducing appetite and curbing food cravings
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While long-term weight-loss maintenance is addressed in detail in Chapter 9, foundational behavioral components such as consistent self-monitoring, stable eating routines, and stimulus control are already associated with reduced relapse risk in observational and interventional data [93, 94]
It is mainly found in foods of animal origin (meat and dairy), and the body can also synthesise it in limited amounts