The dose escalation period (months 1 through 4) is when your body is adjusting
Clinical trials (using the Wegovy formulation) have shown that when combined with lifestyle changes, non-diabetic participants lost about 12-13 percentage points more body weight compared to those taking a placebo over 68 weeks
Where lifestyle changes alone are insufficient, a GP can assess eligibility for NICE-approved weight management medicines such as orlistat, liraglutide (Saxenda), or semaglutide (Wegovy), which have a substantially stronger evidence base than any dietary supplement
That includes protein (found in poultry, fish, eggs , and tofu), healthy fats (such as olive oil), B vitamins (found in fish, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy, beans, and peas), vitamin D (in salmon and fortified dairy and plant-based dairy), and minerals like iron (found in beans, lentils, spinach, tofu, and dark chocolate)
This flexibility ensures that each client receives the treatment best suited to their specific needs, as prescribed by experienced healthcare professionals