What you need to know about doctor-prescribed weight loss pills in Singapore—from effectiveness to side effects.

It takes about 8 to 12 weeks of treatment with a GLP-1 RA to start seeing the full effect. The starting dose of these medications is low, to allow the body time to adjust. This helps to minimize side effects. The dose is usually increased after 4 weeks.

Overall, GLP-1 RAs have been found to lead to weight loss of between 5 and 15% of starting body weight, though there are differences in the effectiveness of different specific medications in this class.

Although almost everyone has experienced a food craving at least once in their lives, research has found that some people experience far more cravings than others. Food cravings can lead to weight gain, and research has found that people who experience more food cravings are more likely to be obese.

Cravings can occur for many different reasons, including stress, hormone changes, lack of sleep, and environmental triggers. Although food cravings are very common, there are several effective lifestyle strategies you can use to combat them.

There are a lot of misleading marketing claims regarding weight loss supplements. In fact, many of the supplements currently being sold have not been proven to have any effect on weight control. This is why it’s important to use caution.

Just recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a warning about counterfeit and compounded versions of GLP-1 RAs.

Chinese New Year means that there will be a lot of food and drinks. Although pausing your GLP-1 RA treatment may seem like a good way for you to enjoy the festivities, it is not recommended. Consult with your doctor if you intend to do so.

Appetite suppressants help to reduce how much a person eats, either by acting in the brain to make them feel less desire to eat, or by acting in the digestive system to help them feel full for longer.

Accidental overdoses of GLP-1 RAs may be due to taking an extra dose or injecting the wrong pen. Many accidental overdoses occur due to using a GLP-1 RA obtained from a compounding pharmacy, rather than through the manufacturer.

Keeping an eye on body fat percentage is more important than just monitoring body weight, as it is a more reliable indicator of health risks associated with obesity and other metabolic conditions.

Small steps can lead to big wins. So set some easy and achievable health and fitness goals this coming new year.

Dr. Kyle Tan, founder NOVI Health and Preventive Medicine Consultant, shares practical strategies for managing weight without compromising the festive spirit in this The Straits Times article.

Learn how to stay on track with a diet by knowing where a food falls on the nutrient-calorie density quadrant for a flexible, sustainable dieting approach.

Sleep helps regulate a number of physiological systems, including glucose metabolism. Poor sleep can exacerbate insulin resistance, impair glucose tolerance, and lead to elevated blood glucose levels.

Calorie counting may help with immediate weight loss, but when it comes to maintaining that weight loss and ensuring overall health, the quality of nutrition, hormone regulation, and metabolism all play important roles.

A higher waist-hip ratio (WHR) indicates more abdominal fat relative to your hips, which is a risk factor for several health conditions including cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Weight loss can help to balance hormone levels, which makes continued weight loss easier. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes, sometimes along with weight loss medications known as GLP-1 RAs.

As women enter their 40s, the natural process of aging (and the beginning of perimenopause) brings a host of new challenges, from maintaining energy levels to preserving muscle strength and cognitive function. Alongside these changes, managing or losing weight becomes increasingly difficult.

As men age, maintaining or losing weight becomes increasingly challenging. This is due to many factors including declining metabolism, decreasing testosterone, and less activity