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Protein targets: Minimum: 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily Optimal for fat loss with muscle preservation: 1.4 to 1.6 grams per kilogram daily If doing resistance training: 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram daily For a 180-pound person (82 kg), that means 98 to 131 grams of protein daily at minimum, and up to 180 grams if training hard
By contrast, the Wegovy pill must be taken on an empty stomach with water, with no food, drink or other medicines for 30 minutes afterward - a factor doctors say has limited wider use of oral semaglutide for diabetes
Others deal with ongoing dryness that makes swallowing, speaking, or tasting harder
Serious Side Effects Although less common, some serious side effects may occur, including: Pancreatitis: Severe upper stomach pain that may spread to the back, often with nausea or vomiting