People often use Ozempic as shorthand for the whole category, but in Australian medicine information, Wegovy is the semaglutide product specifically indicated for chronic weight management, while Ozempic is listed for type 2 diabetes care
A breakfast of eggs, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese with berries sets a strong metabolic tone
A plant-based meal stimulates incretin and insulin secretion more than an energy- and macronutrient-matched standard meal in type 2 diabetes: a randomized crossover study
There are also concerns about nutritional deficiencies , as the restrictive nature of keto combined with reduced appetite may result in inadequate intake of essential nutrients, fibre, and micronutrients
B12-conjugated GLP-1 analogs show reduced brain penetration due to the active transport mechanisms that move B12 through specific carrier proteins rather than through passive diffusion
A key concept here is functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea (FHA) , a condition in which the hypothalamus reduces its secretion of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH), leading to lower levels of luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)