The reason for the slow climb is simple: jumping straight to a high dose tends to cause more nausea and stomach upset
Slowed Metabolism: Muscle burns more calories than fat, so a decrease in muscle mass results in a lower resting metabolic rate, making weight management more challenging
Researchers are still studying long-term safety, weight maintenance, and rare risks in nondiabetic populations
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