In 2022, approximately 43% of adults were overweight, and 16% were classified as obese, representing nearly 890 million people worldwide, with rates having more than doubled since 1990
2 This is an important distinction
Richland completed his Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) from 2013 to 2019 earning the Academic Achievement Award twice during this period
This is why healthcare professionals often encourage people taking GLP-1 medications to focus on nutrient density rather than simply eating less
However, I feel strongly that people need to be informed about both the risks, benefits, and limitations of this (or any) medication that they use, which is part of the informed consent process between you and the prescribing professional
These are chemically modified salt forms that are distinct from the active ingredient in Ozempic or Wegovy, and their safety or effectiveness in humans has not been established