Research & Guides · Weight Loss

Weight Loss, written by clinicians.

22 physician-reviewed articles on weight loss — what each compound does at the cellular level, who it's for, and what the evidence does and doesn't establish.

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2026

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Featured · Weight Loss

Does Semaglutide Cause Hair Loss? What the Evidence Shows

Does semaglutide cause hair loss? It is not thought to attack hair follicles directly. The shedding some people notice is usually telogen effluvium triggered by rapid weight loss, and it is typically temporary.

Dr. Richard Dentico, MD · 7 min read

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Weight Loss · 7 min read

What Is Microdosing GLP-1? What It Means and Why Physicians Are Cautious

Microdosing GLP-1 means using doses below the standard prescribed schedule, often unsupervised. Here's what the term means, what the evidence shows, and why dose belongs with a physician.

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Weight Loss · 8 min read

How Many Calories Should I Eat on Semaglutide or Another GLP-1?

How many calories should I eat on semaglutide or another GLP-1? Most people don't need to cut further because the medication already reduces intake. The bigger risk is under-eating. A physician's guide.

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Weight Loss · 8 min read

Food Noise: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Quiet It

Food noise is the persistent, intrusive stream of thoughts about food that feels hard to switch off. A physician's guide to what causes it, how to quiet it naturally, and where GLP-1 options fit.

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Weight Loss · 9 min read

Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time

Body recomposition means losing fat and building muscle at the same time. A physician's guide to how it works, how to eat and train for it, how long it takes, and where medical support fits.

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Weight Loss · 8 min read

Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide? A Physician's Guide

Why am I not losing weight on semaglutide? The usual reasons are time, an unoptimized dose, or lifestyle fundamentals — rarely a broken medication. A physician's guide to what's really going on and what to do.

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Weight Loss · 8 min read

Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide: How the Two GLP-1s Compare

Semaglutide vs tirzepatide: both are GLP-1 medications for weight loss, but tirzepatide works on two receptors instead of one and produced greater average weight loss in trials. A physician-reviewed comparison.