By acting on the brain, they decrease hunger and food cravings, making it easier to follow regular eating patterns and reduce overall calorie intake
He says the key is to make patients comfortable raising concerns early
"These medicines are for adults with obesity (BMI 30+) or who are overweight (BMI 27+)," she noted, adding that they're generally meant for people who also have a weight-related health problem such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
With the effects of Mounjaro, you can naturally reduce your food intake without strict dietary restrictions, leading to weight loss
How often depends on your health status, dose escalation timeline, and individual risk factors