Neuroscientist Gregg Stanwood, Ph.D., said in a May 24 segment on TODAY that there's a growing sense that semaglutide "appears to blunt the effects of dopamine in the brain," aka the feel-good chemical, which reduces cravings because patients don't get the same high from these activities that they did previously
Stopping Safely There may come a time when you need to stop taking your GLP-1 medication, whether due to cost, side effects, or reaching your goals
For a 10-pound weight loss goal, genetic personalization can mean the difference between needing 2 months of treatment versus 4 months
It reduces the urge to overeat and helps people feel satisfied with smaller portions, making it easier for individuals to adhere to a lower calorie diet
Second: if you do eventually need to come off, taper slowly with your physician's guidance, double down on protein and resistance training, and expect that some regain is likely