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Specifically, GLP-1 medications: Slow stomach emptying, helping people feel full sooner and stay full longer Reduce appetite and food cravings by acting on areas of the brain involved in hunger and satiety Support blood sugar control by improving insulin release after meals and reducing excess sugar production by the liver Together, these effects make it easier for many people to eat smaller portions, feel satisfied and maintain healthier habits over time
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In 56-week studies, patients taking Contrave alongside diet and exercise lost an average of 5-9% of their body weight, compared to 1-5% with a placebo, meaning the medication contributed roughly 4-5 percentage points of additional weight loss.4,5 About 46% of patients on Contrave achieved at least 5% weight loss by week 16
Beans, fruits, vegetables, and unsweetened dairy products are generally low-glycemic-index foods, while rice and grains (whole and refined), breads, and breakfast cereals can be high- or low-glycemic index foods, depending in part on how they are prepared