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What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a GLP 1 Medication for Weight Management by Zach Niemiec on Jan 15, 2026 By Zach Niemiec GLP 1 medications for weight management are being discussed more often as part of medically supervised obesity care

Avoid using at the same time as: Strong exfoliating acids

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Research published in the Journal of Endocrinology showed that IGF1 LR3 increased protein synthesis in cultured myotubes by starting the mTOR pathway and enhancing ribosomal protein S6 phosphorylation, a key marker of translational activity

The combination could theoretically produce additive appetite suppression, though formal studies are needed