Excess fat in the abdominal area, particularly fat in and around abdominal organs, also called visceral fat, contributes to major causes of death and disability, including heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, cancer, fatty liver disease, and diabetes
For many individuals, meaningful benefit may require long-term or lifelong use, similar to other maintenance medications used in chronic conditions
Simply put, lactose intolerance refers to a persons inability to properly digest, or break down, lactose, a sugar found in dairy products like cheese and ice cream, in addition to many processed foods, like cereal
For weight management, semaglutide affects brain receptors that control appetite, leading to reduced calorie intake and, consequently, weight loss
Once goal weight is reached, a maintenance or tapering plan is implemented to support long-term success