At maximum doses, the two medications now produce very similar results: Wegovy 7.2 mg: 20.7% average weight loss (STEP UP trial) 2 Mounjaro 15 mg: 20.2% average weight loss (SURMOUNT-5 trial) 1 This means that if maximum weight loss is your primary goal, both medications can now achieve comparable results when used at their highest doses
Plant-based protein strategies: Combine complementary proteins (rice and beans, hummus and pita) to get complete amino acid profiles Prioritize high-protein plant foods: tempeh (31g per cup), seitan (25g per 3.5 oz), edamame (17g per cup), lentils (18g per cup) Use pea or soy protein powder to supplement intake Include tofu at multiple meals (it is versatile and well-tolerated on semaglutide) Vegan diets are also typically lower in B12, iron, calcium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are already at risk of deficiency during semaglutide use
Annual monitoring is standard for patients on thyroid replacement
NAD+ therapy helps rebuild those stores, so your body can function the way its supposed to
It is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it activates two of the bodys appetite and blood sugar pathways at once
After having my son 6 years ago, I had about 2 years where I gained weight extremely fast and gained about 100lbs
