Chronic cortisol elevation from stress drives cravings and belly fat
Along this line, a recent large case-control study from 2024 including 162,253 obese patients treated with GLP-1 RAs and a matched group of untreated patients found an association between GLP-1 RAs and increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidal behavior [10]
Always seek the guidance of a healthcare professional to tailor the advice to your specific health needs
Research on tirzepatide found that individuals with lower starting BMIs tended to level off earlier, while those with higher BMIs often continued losing weight for several additional months
For instance, it is well known that these medicines, labelled as GLP-1 receptor agonists, can cause several gastrointestinal disturbances including bloating, nausea, and vomiting, all of which can make it harder for you to fall asleep and get about your day, which in turn contributes to fatigue