The combination of slowed digestion and the relaxation of the esophageal sphincter (which can sometimes happen with these medications) may cause stomach acid and undigested ice cream to back up, causing a burning sensation in the chest
Abbreviations CAD: Coronary artery disease EAT: Epicardial adipose tissue HF: Heart failure SGLT2i: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors T2DM: Type 2 diabetes CV: Cardiovascular MACE: Major adverse cardiovascular events SAT: Subcutaneous adipose tissue CFR: Coronary flow reserve WAT: White adipose tissue BAT: Brown adipose tissue UCP 1: Uncoupling protein 1 FGF-21: Fibroblast growth factor 21 PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome SOD2: Enzyme superoxide dismutase PRDM16: PR domain-containing 16 FFAs: Free fatty acids IL-6: Interleukin-6 TNF-r1: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 TNF-: Tumor necrosis factor- PAI-1: Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 References Zinman B, et al
Whether you choose Wegovy , Contrave , or something else entirely, pairing your treatment with supportive lifestyle changeslike mindful eating, movement, and behavior coachingwill move you toward your goal
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However, factors like cost and availability may affect this decision
Competition from biosimilar manufacturers is beginning to emerge, particularly for semaglutide
