In the 2021 STEP-1 trial (1,961 adults with obesity or overweight), participants receiving semaglutide plus lifestyle intervention experienced a 14.9% mean weight loss after 68 weeks, while those on placebo lost only 2.4%
Losing 40 to 60 pounds over several months changes how you look in ways that your brain may struggle to process
In fact, there are only five FDA-approved substances that have been scientifically proven to directly cause people to lose weight beyond basic calorie-restriction, and cannabis is not one of them
Sure there are potential side effects on the gastrointestinal tract such as nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea
(Remember: the key to losing weight, even without medication, is to eat fewer calories than the amount burned.) When you consume fewer calories, though, its especially important to prioritize nutrition