Wariri O, Alhassan JAK, Mark G, Adesiyan O, Hanson L
Its also prescribed off-label to help with weight management
Common gastrointestinal effects include: Bloating and gas : Increased fermentation activity from probiotic bacteria can produce excess intestinal gas, causing abdominal distension and discomfort Mild diarrhea or loose stools : Changes in gut flora composition may temporarily alter bowel habits Abdominal cramping : Some individuals experience mild to moderate cramping as their digestive system adapts Nausea : Less common but reported, particularly when supplements are taken on an empty stomach These symptoms are generally mild, self-limiting, and often resolve within days to weeks as the microbiome equilibrates
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How many people lost a meaningful amount of weight
The evidence-aligned approach is to support the gut environment where GLP-1 is made: eat a variety of fermentable fibers to feed SCFA-producing bacteria, include protein at meals (which stimulates gut-hormone release), add fermented foods for microbial diversity, and stay consistent over weeks