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Research indicates that adequate protein intake and resistance training can significantly mitigate lean mass loss during GLP-1 therapy, but this requires active planning and support, not an assumption that the medication will handle everything
The biggest reductions were seen in men and in people who reported joint or muscle pain
This should be spread across meals to maximize absorption
Its been a go-to for women struggling with: Hormonal weight gain Insulin resistance or PCOS Cravings and emotional eating Postpartum weight changes Its also available in compounded or oral forms through Fitish RX, with provider-guided, flexible dosing
By contrast it calls mild nausea, constipation, and mild discomfort common during initiation and usually resolving within weeks