semaglutide and bariatric surgery versus placebo in individuals with poor weight loss after surgery: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial Weight loss drug semaglutide helps

Since muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat, losing muscle slows your metabolic rate by 2-4% per decade after age 40

Breast milk is also high in choline, so breastfeeding the baby also depletes the mother of choline.[ref][ref] A US national survey showed that over 90% of the adult population doesnt meet the Adequate Intake (AI) recommendations for choline

Your healthcare provider can help you manage any adverse effects and adjust your treatment if necessary

However, there isnt usually a significant change in fat mass

Making simple lifestyle changes can have a big effect on long-term weight management