And a daily multivitamin helps cover micronutrient gaps that are harder to fill when overall food intake drops
For managing nausea specifically, the following strategies may help: Eating cold or room-temperature foods , which tend to have less aroma and are often better tolerated than hot meals Ginger-based foods or drinks (for example, ginger tea or ginger biscuits) there is modest evidence supporting ginger's role in reducing nausea [24] [25] Resting upright for 3060 minutes after eating to support gastric transit Avoiding strong food smells during preparation if nausea is prominent Constipation is another common side effect associated with GLP-1based therapies
The study evaluated the 10 mg and 15 mg doses of tirzepatide, which led to an average weight loss of 13.4% and 15.7% from baseline, respectively
People With a Personal or Family History of Thyroid Cancer This is the clearest contraindication
This medication slows gastric emptying, helping patients feel fuller for longer periods and reducing the frequency of hunger cravings
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