What Are Pros And Cons of Semaglutide for Weight Loss?

Semaglutide is a medicine formulated in a way to mimic natural hormone  GLP-1. This medicine increases the production of insulin, reduces appetite and slows the rate of digestion hence, leading to weight loss.  

However, it is important to look for the pros and cons of this medicine before taking it.

Pros:

- Research says that, semaglutide can lead to 15% loss in weight of total body weight in few cases.

- It is mainly an antidiabetic medicine that improves blood sugar levels by increasing insulin production in the body.

- Semaglutide improves metabolism, which helps reduce risk of heart damage.

- It is proven to be a better alternative to weight loss surgery.

Cons:

- The common side effects of semaglutide are nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.

- this medicine is costly and it is not sure to be recovered by insurance.

- Its safety for long-term use is not determined yet, as more research is required to see its effects on long term use.

- It requires healthy food habits and exercise along with this medicine for weight loss.

- This medicine requires a prescription as it doesn’t suit everybody.

Source:-
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2. Pros and cons of Semaglutide. (n.d.). Pros and cons of Semaglutide. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://www.aeuropea.com/wp-includes/pages/?pros_and_cons_of_semaglutide.html