More than 17,000 adults Overweight or obesity (body mass index 27 or higher) Established cardiovascular disease (such as prior heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease) No diabetes This was mostly a secondary prevention populationpeople who already had cardiovascular disease
adults have obesity or are overweight, conditions "associated with some leading causes of death, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and is linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer," the FDA says
There have been reports of adverse effects on the kidneys with semaglutide use including acute kidney injury and worsening of chronic renal failure which may require hemodialysis
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Some research suggests that this hormone may help promote microbial diversity in the gut microbiome, including increases in beneficial bacterial populations such as Bacteroidetes, while also helping maintain the integrity of the gut barrier through its influence on immune signaling
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