Saunders, MD, DABOM, an obesity physician at Weill Cornell Medicine, says GLP-1s have proven to be nothing short of a miracle for patients with obesity and sleep apnea. Since it generally requires more weight loss to improve OSA compared to other weight-related health complications, GLP-1s are complete game-changers for patients with both conditions, according to Saunders
During the first 2 to 4 weeks, you may experience: Nausea : Often most pronounced after meals, typically improving over time Reduced appetite : You may feel full more quickly and have less interest in food Mild abdominal discomfort : Bloating or a feeling of fullness Altered bowel habits : Either constipation or loose stools Fatigue : Some patients report tiredness as their body adjusts These effects are generally mild to moderate and tend to diminish as your body adapts to the medication
This has been picked up in social media and even one or two small studies
Daniel Herman, founder of Bio-Synergy, a UK-based sports nutrition and supplement business established in 1997, has seen many fads come and go over the years, but believes the GLP-1 movement is here to stay
