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When women with obesity stopped taking semaglutide, their gut bacteria changed in a way that’s linked to lower levels of a helpful bile acid and reduced activity in a brain region that helps control appetite.

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Evidence from Studies

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After stopping semaglutide, the study found that gut bacteria changed in the same way the claim said they would, along with lower levels of a specific bile acid and reduced brain signaling that helps control appetite — so yes, the study backs up the claim.

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No contradicting evidence found

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