While these medications are primarily used to reduce body fat, some degree of muscle loss can occur with significant weight loss, especially if protein intake is inadequate or if resistance training is not part of the weight loss regimen
Using a medicine that has been improperly stored carries the risk of receiving a subtherapeutic dose or, in rare cases, administering a degraded product
The limited human research that does exist for these compounds offers inconclusive results
"Slow down and chew your gut hormones need time to respond" to naturally produced GLP-1s and other hormones related to appetite, Sarvaiya explained
Crackers and dry toast: Not nutritionally dense, but they absorb stomach acid and settle nausea
Understanding realistic weight loss ranges helps patients set appropriate expectations before starting therapy