Eat low-fat, plain foods Limit spicy foods and alcohol Eat slowly and avoid lying down right after eating Try walking for 10 minutes or more after eating Wear loose clothing In rare instances, Zepbound can cause serious side effects: Risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Changes in vision (diabetic retinopathy) Severe allergic reactions Acute kidney/gallbladder disease Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Thyroid tumors/thyroid cancer (a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing) Suicidal thoughts Zepbound must not be given to people with a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
Treat high-cost drugs similarly regardless of the condition they treat : It is not right to cover GLP-1 drugs for diabetes but not for obesity
This psychological lag is normal and gradually resolves as the new body becomes the familiar one
Importantly, NNMT is a dominant component of the gene expression signature for sarcopenia, overexpression of which could lead to significantly reduced levels of NAD+ and associated declines in muscle mass, strength, and function that accompany aging
To reduce nausea, start with smaller, more frequent meals and avoid greasy, spicy, or overly rich foods
Participants are encouraged to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which can have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss: There is evidence to suggest that increased fruit and vegetable intake is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal health, and aging-related eye diseases, notes Harvard