It balances pace with tolerability
In 2021, Jung et al., in Korea, investigated whether the oral intake of enzymatically decomposed collagen peptides (acid-processed collagen peptides [APCPs]: 1000 mg suspended in 25-mL samples administered once per day) could improve skin moisture and barrier function by assessing changes in the ceramide and natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contents in the stratum corneum (SC), comparing baseline parameters to end-of-treatment parameter values [37]

Seek immediate medical care if you experience the following: Severe abdominal pain or back pain Persistent vomiting Difficulty swallowing or breathing Chest pain not relieved by antacids A mass in the neck or hoarseness Excessive sweating, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat Swelling of the legs, face, or throat Decreased urine output Skin rash, hives, or itching These could signal serious conditions like pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, diabetic retinopathy, gastroparesis, kidney injury, hypoglycemia, thyroid tumor, or an allergic reaction, which are rare but serious risks of semaglutide
If you have not lost 4% of your body weight after 16 weeks, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it
What matters most is consistency and commitment