Sometimes, constipation can also shift to urgent diarrhea, says Ortiz-Pujols
While these medications are mainly associated with improved insulin sensitivity and weight loss, researchers are learning that the benefits of these GLP-1 drugs may go well beyond these effects
Study findings A total of 101 individuals, 40% of whom were female, were included in the study
The latest polls report that of the one in eight Americans who have taken a GLP-1 medication, about 38% have only taken them to help lose weight
The benefits often appear before weight loss occurs - cardiovascular risk drops within weeks, kidney function stabilizes, inflammation decreases, insulin sensitivity improves, and even osteoarthritis pain reduces as metabolic health improves
These changes may feel out of sync with how vibrant, energized, and confident you feel on the inside