GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as revolutionary, game-changer weight-loss treatments in the battle against obesity. While their impact on the medical landscape is undeniable, we’re beginning to understand more about how they work long-term and what it takes to truly benefit from them.
It turns out, just taking GLP-1s isn’t the quick fix many had hoped for. As John E. Courtney, Chief Executive Officer of the American Society for Nutrition, said in a press release: “GLP-1s are reshaping the landscape of obesity treatment, but it’s clear that medication alone is not a complete solution."
To truly succeed and sustain results, GLP-1 drugs must be paired with strong nutrition habits and a healthy lifestyle. That’s the message from a coalition of major U.S. health organizations, which recently released a set of eight practical nutritional guidelines designed to help patients get the most out of their treatment.
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