This section reviews alterations in muscle mass, muscle quality, and their underlying mechanisms during GLP-1 RA therapy, as illustrated in Fig
GLP-1 medications are generally contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, and should be used cautiously with a history of pancreatitis
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For example, medication for high blood pressure and diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as blood thinners, may need to be adjusted during Jumpstart
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