Start low, titrate slow, and support patients with simple dietary strategies, hydration, and short-term symptom relief
Avoid snacking and stick to 3 square meals a day, breakfast being the most important
The Packaging Opportunity: Small Format Is Now a Growth Category The GLP-1 trend is accelerating a packaging shift that was already underway: the move toward small-format, single-serve, and mini-portion packaging
Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water throughout the fasting period to avoid dehydration, which can worsen GLP-1 medication side effects
The Bottom Line Weight-loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have transformed obesity treatment but they also bring real gastrointestinal side effects that deserve attention
2025:DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074545