When protein intake is insufficient, the body may break down muscle tissue for energy, which can result in: Weakened muscles and reduced strength A slower metabolism, making calorie burning less efficient An increased risk of regaining weight after stopping the medication Additionally, research suggests that GLP-1 therapy decreases muscle protein synthesis, meaning the body has a harder time rebuilding lost muscle
Nauck MA, Muus Ghorbani ML, Kreiner E, Saevereid HA, Buse JB, LEADER Publication Committee on behalf of the LEADER Trial Investigators
Patients expect miraculous results, and their doctors may neglect to emphasize the need to eat nutritionally and keep the body moving
FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had officially declared an end to the nationwide shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy, medications used for diabetes and weight loss