Weight loss often becomes more noticeable during this phase, though the amount varies by individual and medication
The body has to do something else with those signals, and for many this can lead to an increase in anxiety, depression or other negative emotions
This phase is theorized to result from GHK-Cu's influence on metalloproteinases (MMPs), which act like a 'demolition crew' to break down old, damaged tissue
However, oral semaglutide tablets are primarily prescribed for type 2 diabetes, not as a first-line weight-loss medicine unless a clinician specifically recommends this use
Grewal S, McKinlay S, Kapczinski F, Pfaffenseller B, Wollenhaupt-Aguiar B
For individuals relying on semaglutide for diabetes management, even temporary loss of glycemic control can have metabolic consequences