Most patients report feeling satisfied with 1,200 to 1,800 calories per day while on treatment, compared to their baseline intake before starting the medication
Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications like loperamide can provide temporary relief if diarrhea is disruptive, though check with your provider before regular use
Whats novel about current medications is that they address more than one target or pathway in both these systems, working well to reduce hunger, enhance satiety, and facilitate lower intake leading to weight reduction
A recent article in The Guardian caused quite a stir online as they described how a new weight loss drug called semaglutide approved to treat obesity in the UK robbed me of the joy I took in food
When kefir is added to meals that would usually spike your blood sugars, it has been shown to prevent any increase in appetite and food intake usually seen (1)