Alexandra Sowa, M.D., an internal medicine doctor specializing in preventative health, nutrition, and obesity medicine and the author of the forthcoming book The Ozempic Revolution New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine had 407 people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis take semaglutide (the active component of Ozempic and Wegovy) or a placebo over 68 weeks, along with exercise counseling and a reduced-calorie diet
Many patients report positive and even life-changing results
Patients who lose significant weight on Lipo C protocols are almost always pairing the injections with structured meal plans, consistent protein intake, and weekly weigh-ins
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