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These medications work by mimicking a natural hormone in the body called GLP-1, which helps with appetite suppression, blood sugar control, and overall metabolic health
The protein and training angle holds up too - though the GLP-1-specific research is still catching up to what the broader weight loss literature has shown for decades
Common side effects: dry mouth, insomnia, elevated heart rate, jitteriness, constipation
Clinical Perspective: Constipation should not be an acceptable tax for taking metabolic medications