Ozempic ( Semaglutide GLP-1 ) impacts metabolism by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which plays an essential role in regulating how your body processes food and energy
To counter this, limit or avoid salty foods like potato chips, pretzels, salty condiments, packaged snacks, and processed foods, and increase your intake of potassium, which helps prevent fluid retention
Long-term PPI use carries known risks including reduced B12 and magnesium absorption, increased fracture risk, and potential alterations in gut microbiota diversity
Incretin-Based Glucose-Lowering Medications and the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis and Malignancies: A Meta-Analysis Based on Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials
Interestingly, concurrent same-day colonoscopy was identified as a protective factor, with a lower risk of food retention (OR 0.18, p -value = 0.003) in patients undergoing both EGD and colonoscopy [29]