Ongoing monitoring of older adults having gastrointestinal side effects is needed to ensure theyre getting enough food and water, said Jamy Ard, co-director of Wake Forest Baptist Healths Weight Management Center
Plant and animal sources all count -- think beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, whole grains and vegetables, plus poultry, fish, meat, dairy and eggs
Visible weight loss typically starts around week 4-8
As with the other forms of semaglutide, it is meant to be used alongside other methods to lower blood sugar, including physical activity and dietary adjustments
Rapid weight loss from tirzepatide may trigger hormonal fluctuations and metabolic shifts that could indirectly affect skin health in some individuals