{"id":17071,"date":"2024-02-29T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T01:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=17071"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:32:15","slug":"ozempic-semaglutide-healthy-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/ozempic-semaglutide-healthy-habits.html","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Habits While on Ozempic or Semaglutide Medications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17071\" class=\"elementor elementor-17071\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4738ac9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4738ac9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff2dc5d\" data-id=\"ff2dc5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18ac37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e18ac37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The buzz around weight loss drugs is at an all-time high thanks to celebrities and social media influencers touting their dramatic before and after results. Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic and Wegovy, is the primary suspect in these injectable weight loss medications. You\u2019ve probably heard the \u201cO-O-O-Ozempic\u201d commercials and, if you\u2019re like me, you can\u2019t get that jingle out of your head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even though semaglutide has been on the market for a while as a diabetes medication, it just became approved by the FDA in 2021 as an anti-obesity medication. The buzz is real. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/09\/27\/health\/semaglutide-equitable-access\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CNN article<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s estimated that 1.7% of Americans were prescribed semaglutide in 2023, a 40-fold increase over the past five years [1].<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, you\u2019ll learn what semaglutide is, the unwanted side effects, and ways to ease these potential concerns through diet, exercise, and dietary supplements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-013c708 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"013c708\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9341ad\" data-id=\"f9341ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b5b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25b5b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Need to Know<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-82ba137 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"82ba137\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ced7a9\" data-id=\"9ced7a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e8ee8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39e8ee8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist, which is a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It\u2019s become increasingly popular in the media as a miracle weight loss drug.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As with any pharmaceutical medication, semaglutide comes with unwanted side effects, including a decrease in muscle mass and gastrointestinal issues.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For people who are on semaglutide for weight loss, this should be coupled with healthy lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise. Certain supplements can complement your weight loss efforts or help combat the negative side effects, such as meal replacements, protein powders, multivitamins, probiotics, fiber, creatine, HMB, and bone-strengthening calcium and vitamin D.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As always, talk with your physician before taking any supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9546685 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9546685\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2349fe7\" data-id=\"2349fe7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f7683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16f7683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Ozempic or Semaglutide?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d83a858 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d83a858\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-426701a\" data-id=\"426701a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dab5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30dab5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist, which is a class of non-insulin medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They are used to help lower blood sugar levels and to aid in weight loss. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/13901-glp-1-agonists\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to the Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the following GLP-1 medications are available in the U.S. market [2]:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dulaglutide (Trulicity\u00ae)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exenatide (Byetta\u00ae) and exenatide extended-release (Bydureon\u00ae)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Liraglutide (Victoza\u00ae)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lixisenatide (Adlyxin\u00ae)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semaglutide injection (Ozempic\u00ae, Wegovy\u00ae) and tablets (Rybelsus\u00ae)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, the FDA approved a similar class of medications to treat obesity, called tirzepatide (Zepbound<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TM<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). The same active ingredient, tirzepatide, is also in Mounjaro\u00ae, a medication approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.\u00a0 Tirzepatide is a dual combination of GLP-1 receptor agonists plus GIP receptor agonists (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) [3].<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The differences between these products are the dosage, administration (oral or injection), and indication (diabetes and\/or weight loss). Currently, Wegovy is the only semaglutide injection approved for weight loss, whereas Ozempic is approved to lower blood sugar levels for those with type 2 diabetes [4]. These medications can be expensive, especially if insurance companies don\u2019t cover the cost. The list price (or out-of-pocket cost) for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novocare.com\/diabetes\/products\/ozempic\/explaining-list-price.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is over $900 and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novocare.com\/obesity\/products\/wegovy\/let-us-help\/explaining-list-price.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is over $1,300 for a monthly supply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While they may be expensive, the medications DO work for weight loss. In a clinical study, subjects had weekly injections of 2.4mg of semaglutide or a placebo in conjunction with diet and exercise for 68 weeks. Results showed the semaglutide group lost an average of 33 lbs (or 14.9% of their body weight) compared with 5.7 lbs and 2.4% in the placebo group [5].<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de354f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de354f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c48de6\" data-id=\"2c48de6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46adabe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46adabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does Ozempic and Wegovy work?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31dddf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31dddf7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20aa47c\" data-id=\"20aa47c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99382c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d99382c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In order to understand how these weight loss medications work, it\u2019s important to discuss the role of GLP-1 in the body. GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, which is a hormone that\u2019s produced by the small intestine. GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are designed to mimic this hormone. GLP-1 plays several biological roles, such as [2,6]:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60376ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60376ab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-645b562\" data-id=\"645b562\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab35c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab35c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increasing Insulin Secretion from the Pancreas<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef18b8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef18b8b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9490f3\" data-id=\"d9490f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0d6c69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0d6c69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to get transported from the bloodstream and into your cells and tissues to be used as energy. I like to think of insulin as a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">key<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The cells in your body need a specific key to open the door to allow glucose (aka energy) to get in. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn\u2019t respond properly to these keys, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-548e95e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"548e95e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19498dd\" data-id=\"19498dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe04e84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe04e84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decreasing Glucagon Secretion<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d731d58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d731d58\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d7e3fd\" data-id=\"6d7e3fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afac87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5afac87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glucagon is another hormone that raises blood sugar levels. To help me remember it, I think of it as \u201cglucose <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gone<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d since it allows glucose to go <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">out <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of the cells and into the blood.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fc275a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fc275a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1046ea0\" data-id=\"1046ea0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a5e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a5e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Slowing Gastric Emptying<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79cb5f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79cb5f4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-adb7317\" data-id=\"adb7317\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f298bf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f298bf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slowing the time it takes for your food to digest helps to slow the rate at which blood glucose levels spike after a meal. This can also help in feelings of fullness and satiety, a beneficial feature for those trying to lose weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d915a1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d915a1e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf1398c\" data-id=\"cf1398c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9218b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9218b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17074\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_420577246-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8931a67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8931a67\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66238b0\" data-id=\"66238b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237b0ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"237b0ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bec184a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bec184a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-247e7b9\" data-id=\"247e7b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31406bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31406bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several reported side effects of semaglutide weight loss drugs, including:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8111c13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8111c13\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c554c7\" data-id=\"9c554c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a37018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a37018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Gastrointestinal Issues<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a97de2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a97de2f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73c57b0\" data-id=\"73c57b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a72f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44a72f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the labels for Wegovy and Ozempic, the most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain. There have also been reports of more serious, but rare, GI complications such as gastroenteritis. [7,8] These GI issues tend to occur when the medication is first started and as the dosage is increased. In clinical trials, around 15-30% experience nausea, 10-15% experience diarrhea, and 5-10% of folks had vomiting [9].<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-164aed7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"164aed7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-075958a\" data-id=\"075958a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7514aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7514aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Loss of Muscle Mass<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba7650a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba7650a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-765252e\" data-id=\"765252e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c194522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c194522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studies have shown that Semaglutide can result in a decrease of fat free mass, which is an indicator of muscle mass [10]. Maintaining muscle mass is especially important for those trying to lose weight because muscle is more metabolically active than fat (aka. it burns more calories).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad7db75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad7db75\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5775907\" data-id=\"5775907\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b2802f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b2802f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Loss of Bone Density<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15b17de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15b17de\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9a94d8\" data-id=\"b9a94d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89ca36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a89ca36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There has been some buzz in the news about GLP-1 agonists leading to decreased bone density. While there\u2019s an association between diabetes and increased bone fracture risk, recent studies have not confirmed a connection between semaglutide and decreased bone mineral density [11]. It seems like more research is needed in this area. However, bone health is still an important factor to consider because bone mineral density tends to decrease after people lose a substantial amount of weight [12].<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b7de30 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b7de30\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1653e72\" data-id=\"1653e72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0a631 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba0a631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Decreased Nutrient Intake<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a307cf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a307cf6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2846e36\" data-id=\"2846e36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adcf92b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adcf92b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because semaglutide slows gastric emptying and reduces appetite, that means people tend to eat less throughout the day (hello, weight loss). In fact, studies have shown it can reduce total calorie intake anywhere from 24-35% daily [13,14]. Even though decreased calorie intake is desirable for weight loss, it means there\u2019s a potential for suboptimal intake of key vitamins and minerals as well.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-870c32a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"870c32a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e492d2\" data-id=\"1e492d2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d522c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d522c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Weight Regain<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ee20a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0ee20a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6113e41\" data-id=\"6113e41\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69940e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b69940e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the medication is stopped, most people regain most of the weight they\u2019ve lost. In a follow-up study, subjects regained two-thirds of their prior weight loss in one year after they stopped semaglutide [15].<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0962300 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0962300\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ee55b\" data-id=\"75ee55b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fc29e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18fc29e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17075\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_138177053-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47338fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47338fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d4ea00\" data-id=\"4d4ea00\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f7b002 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f7b002\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Healthy Habits While On Ozempic or Semaglutide<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-acd5cf3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"acd5cf3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1310bd5\" data-id=\"1310bd5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f56e70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f56e70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider Incorporating These Supplements<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a0812e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a0812e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-222d49a\" data-id=\"222d49a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb78a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdb78a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">There is currently no official \u201cdiet plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> that is recommended for those on Ozempic or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Wegovy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">. However, there are important <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes that can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> help along the way.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW251654914 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b4f38ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b4f38ea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21bf5a9\" data-id=\"21bf5a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d6e07d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d6e07d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17076\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png 783w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-768x295.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c517317 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c517317\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f568ffa\" data-id=\"f568ffa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a3628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61a3628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protein to Maintain Muscle Mass<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-978f6e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"978f6e1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1badd70\" data-id=\"1badd70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25d651f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25d651f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/protein-powder\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protein powders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> usually provide 25 grams of protein per serving and protein-fortified <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/food\/protein-bars\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bars and snacks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can range from 10-20 grams. Use them in between meals or post-workout as a way to boost your daily protein intake.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9c5fd2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9c5fd2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-847104e\" data-id=\"847104e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d5009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6d5009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235612239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235612239 BCX0\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW235612239 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/best-protein-powders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW235612239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235612239 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">BEST PROTEIN POWDERS OF 2024<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW235612239 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3622ce4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3622ce4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e51626b\" data-id=\"e51626b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad08f4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad08f4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HMB & Creatine to Improve Exercise Performance<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c1bb83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c1bb83\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9b5430\" data-id=\"c9b5430\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c7678f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c7678f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prevent the loss of muscle mass, it\u2019s imperative to start a resistance training routine. Two key supplements can help maximize your exercise efforts, HMB and Creatine.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/vitamin-d\/369846.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> HMB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, plays a role in decreasing protein breakdown and maintaining muscle mass during resistance exercise. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/muscle-builders\/creatine\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creatine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fuels muscles during resistance exercise and gives your workout performance a boost. Aim for 3g of HMB and 5g of creatine daily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b04a3a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b04a3a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-845b33c\" data-id=\"845b33c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02f2fad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02f2fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44732406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44732406 BCX0\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW44732406 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/creatine-benefits-beyond-the-gym-what-else-can-this-super-performer-do.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW44732406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44732406 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">CREATINE BENEFITS BEYOND THE GYM \u2013 WHAT ELSE CAN THIS SUPER PERFORMER DO?<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW44732406 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad5ee56 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad5ee56\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c5213f\" data-id=\"5c5213f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11bc5c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11bc5c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Multivitamins to Fill Nutrient Gaps<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16574f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16574f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-095a170\" data-id=\"095a170\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ecce0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ecce0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/vitamins-supplements\/multivitamins\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Multivitamins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are a staple for overall health. Most of us aren\u2019t consuming adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals through food alone, especially when we\u2019re cutting back on calories, so multivitamins are a way to ensure you\u2019re meeting your daily micronutrient needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb27ecc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb27ecc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57cc33c\" data-id=\"57cc33c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a957ef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a957ef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supplements for Gut Health<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c15b3e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c15b3e2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f535c97\" data-id=\"f535c97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7127b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7127b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your GI concern, different types of supplements can help.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/digestion\/fiber\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fiber<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> supports digestive regularity and helps relieve occasional constipation. It\u2019s recommended to consume 28 grams of fiber per day, but most people aren\u2019t getting enough of it through food alone. Not only can fiber help with gut issues, but it also helps with weight management by helping you to feel full and keep blood glucose levels steady. Make sure to drink plenty of water as you up your fiber intake.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/digestion\/probiotics\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Probiotics<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">supply the gut with \u201cgood\u201d bacteria, which can help with overall gut flora, gut health, and immunity.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/digestion\/enzymes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Digestive enzymes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> help with the breakdown of macronutrients (carbs, fat, and protein) and help release vital nutrients and support healthy digestive function.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/herbs-f-n\/ginger-root\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ginger<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and peppermint are good ones to try if you\u2019re looking to soothe and comfort an upset stomach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d86ad1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d86ad1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-031bd71\" data-id=\"031bd71\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ddaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88ddaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52316306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52316306 BCX0\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW52316306 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/what-is-fiber.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW52316306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52316306 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">WHAT IS FIBER AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW52316306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d263fce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d263fce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98e97bd\" data-id=\"98e97bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a48c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a48c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vitamin D and Calcium for Bone Health<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-170ccf4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"170ccf4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-112189b\" data-id=\"112189b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f152c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f152c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If bone density is top of mind, especially if you\u2019re older or post-menopausal, check out supplements designed for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/shop-goal-condition\/bone-support-goal\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bone health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These are typically combinations of Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Magnesium.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04d3028 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04d3028\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-964e699\" data-id=\"964e699\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5009a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5009a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meal Replacements to Control Calorie Intake<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-beeed3d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"beeed3d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a703aa3\" data-id=\"a703aa3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e75875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e75875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/weight-management\/meal-replacements\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meal replacement shakes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are a convenient way to control calorie intake during weight loss (or even after weight loss when you\u2019re just trying to maintain your weight). They\u2019re packed with muscle-protecting protein as well as vitamins and minerals you may be lacking. Meal replacements are also a way to eat smaller meals with less volume (rather than large meals that can trigger some of those nasty GI side effects like nausea).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bdc5bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bdc5bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f25f79a\" data-id=\"f25f79a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc0878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fc0878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incorporate Resistance Training<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-542f75a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"542f75a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-579cf7c\" data-id=\"579cf7c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea5eaf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea5eaf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">Exercise regularly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">stay in a calorie deficit. Aim for<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW153541958 BCX0\">150 minutes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\"> of moderate-intensity exercise per week<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">, with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">resistance training activities at least two days per week<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\"> important to incorporate weight training to help prevent muscle and bone loss.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">Visit the GNC Learning Center for <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153541958 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/beginner-workout-plan-total-lean.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">beginner<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153541958 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/intermediate-workout-plan-total-lean.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">intermediate<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\">, and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153541958 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/advanced-workout-plan-total-lean.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">advanced<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153541958 BCX0\"> workout plans.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5396d4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5396d4f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2366844\" data-id=\"2366844\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a97e520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a97e520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eat Small, Frequent Meals<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3829119 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3829119\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c8b5bb2\" data-id=\"c8b5bb2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f420cc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f420cc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">Eating <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">less in one sitting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">can help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> avoid <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW85394486 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">occa<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW85394486 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW85394486 BCX0\">i<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW85394486 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">sional<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">nausea, heartburn, and other GI effects.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> important to be mindful and to stop eating once full<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">avoid eating when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> not hungry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> [<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">9<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">]<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">For those with diabetes, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">his is also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">an important strategy in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> consistent blood sugar levels and avoiding the highs and lows between large meals.<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW85394486 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-GNC2-Library\/default\/v1697531953721\/pdf\/TL_MealPlan_1500-1800_calories.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Click here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\"> for an example of a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">1,500-calorie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">, two-week meal plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85394486 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85394486 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5081929 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5081929\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a9e4de\" data-id=\"7a9e4de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0d60e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec0d60e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consume Adequate Protein<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ef0865 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ef0865\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-891b68f\" data-id=\"891b68f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87abb9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87abb9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">Research shows that high protein intake during a calorie-restricted diet helps to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> lean body mas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">s, especially in older adults<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> [<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">16<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">]<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> Muscle mass is more metabolically active than fat mass, making it an important part of trying to lose weight. While protein needs vary depending on weight, age, gender, and level of physical activity, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">I\u2019d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">generally recommend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> 0.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. For example, if you weigh 200 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW242477542 BCX0\">lbs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\">you\u2019d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> want to consume <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW242477542 BCX0\">100 grams<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242477542 BCX0\"> of protein per day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98b4dfe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98b4dfe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-213178c\" data-id=\"213178c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24dc1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24dc1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Limit High-Fat Foods<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b52a76a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b52a76a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78941b0\" data-id=\"78941b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5956533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5956533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">Since <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW35259543 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW35259543 BCX0\">emaglutide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> slows digestion<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> and many experience GI discomfort, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">a good idea<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> to limit <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">high-fat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> foods (which are slow digesting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">in and of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">themselves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">).<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\"> feeling nauseous, you may also want to avoid spicy foods and carbonated beverages.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35259543 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c61c3cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c61c3cc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4e845f\" data-id=\"b4e845f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41c97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f41c97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Hydrated<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bede105 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bede105\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec50081\" data-id=\"ec50081\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d7647b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d7647b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">Because<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22396802 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22396802 BCX0\">emaglutide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\"> delays gastric emptying and GI transit time, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\"> important to stay hydrated <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">and drink plenty of water <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">to keep things moving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">, especially if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">increasing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\"> your fiber intake<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22396802 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9505e53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9505e53\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6992c72\" data-id=\"6992c72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33eef20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33eef20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Adequate Sleep<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51d05ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51d05ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9584d12\" data-id=\"9584d12\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a776f6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a776f6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">Getting adequate sleep is important for overall health as well as your waistline. There is evidence th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">at people who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> get enough sleep have a greater chance of obesity. This could be due to many factors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">. Lack of sleep <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> alter hormones that control hunger<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> which can lead to overeating and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> unhealthy food <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">choices<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\">. Not to mention the more tired you are, the less energy you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW100707955 BCX0\">have to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> exercise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100707955 BCX0\"> [17].<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c566436 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c566436\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff659c5\" data-id=\"ff659c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07a744e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07a744e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Home Message<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce08011 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce08011\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-634f072\" data-id=\"634f072\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddebee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ddebee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW208592689 BCX0\">Semaglutide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> weight loss injections are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> popular pharmaceutical interventions due to their impressive weight loss results. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">However, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">many unwanted side effects are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> commonly reported, like GI upset and muscle loss. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">Long-term<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> weight loss <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> as simple as a magic pill (or syringe). It takes consistency, motivation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">, a support system, and a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\">wellness-first approach to your daily lifestyle. GNC is here to help along the way, with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> meal plans, exercise plans, and supplements that can complement your medical weight loss journey. As always, speak with your healthcare provider<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208592689 BCX0\"> before taking any supplements or starting an exercise routine.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208592689 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[6570],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-523c636 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"523c636\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28a3be4\" data-id=\"28a3be4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1de6159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1de6159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e67eac elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2e67eac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0d0a49 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0d0a49\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-117d915\" data-id=\"117d915\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a0aa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7a0aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CNN Exclusive: Prescriptions for popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs soared, but access is limited for some patients. 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Accessed Jan 30, 2024. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/medications-containing-semaglutide-marketed-type-2-diabetes-or-weight-loss\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss | FDA<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, Davies M, Van Gaal LF, Lingvay I, McGowan BM, Rosenstock J, Tran MTD, Wadden TA, Wharton S, Yokote K, Zeuthen N, Kushner RF; STEP 1 Study Group. 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