Dietary adjustments can help firm stools and reduce bowel frequency: Eat small, light meals that are low in fat and spice Include bland foods such as rice, pasta, toast, and bananas Increase soluble fibre intake (oats, psyllium husk, cooked carrots) which absorbs water Avoid insoluble fibre (raw vegetables, wholegrain cereals) temporarily Limit fatty, fried, or spicy foods that can irritate the gut Reduce artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol) which have laxative effects Consider a temporary lactose-free diet if dairy worsens symptoms It's important to continue eating, even if you have diarrhoea, to maintain nutrition
Since muscles contribute to energy expenditure at more than twice the rate of fat tissue, the reduction in muscle and other lean mass accompanying fat loss results in lower energy expenditure after weight reduction
Clinical trials have shown that WEGOVY leads to greater weight loss compared to other treatments, including Eli Lillys ZEPBOUND , reinforcing its position as a top obesity treatment
While constipation is a common side effect, Bowel Obstruction or Ileus (where the gut stops moving entirely) is a rare but serious medical emergency associated with GLP-1 use
These can help with satiety and overall health