Available both as an injection and oral pill, semaglutide operates by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone essential for reducing appetite and supporting sustained weight loss
These drugs are typically administered via weekly injection, though some formulations, like semaglutide, are now available in oral form and drug companies are actively working on oral forms for tirzepatide
Regardless of whether somebody was on a GLP-1 for a long term or discontinued quickly, or even never tried one at all, supporting a healthy gut and normal digestive processes are key to ongoing digestive bliss and tummy happiness inside and out
The side effects of semaglutide, particularly the gastrointestinal ones, occur directly because of how the drug works
While the brief exposure from opening the door is minor, we recommend storing the vial in its original box or an opaque container inside the refrigerator to provide an extra layer of protection