Many users find branded GLP-1s are not affordable and turn to lower cost sources, such as getting semaglutide made up by a compounding pharmacy (often requesting additions to the formula such as vitamin B12) a practice that is not recommended by the US FDA.13 This may decrease as the first generic versions of GLP-1 drugs become available, which started to get FDA approval in late 2024
some plans exclude weight-loss medications entirely
Whether thats prioritizing strength training to maintain muscle mass, focusing on sleep quality to support your hormones, or exploring hormone optimization therapy alongside GLP-1 treatment, the key is finding what works for your unique situation
The applications of these findings would be difficult to apply to athletes, as they are likely to undertake more routine ingestion of CM compared to hypertensive patients
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The reviewed studies encompass a highly heterogenous population in terms of age, health status, inpatient and outpatient initiation, strictness of the diet, monitoring, method of initiation, formulation of the KD, food choices, and calorie restriction or ab libitum feeding
