That's a reason to keep on top of your nutrition and strength-training while on these drugs, he writes, "especially for older people like me, who are [already] susceptible to muscle loss." There are people who should steer clear of GLP-1 drugs, Kessler notes, including those with a personal or familial history of certain thyroid and endocrine cancers, those with chronic kidney disease, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, uncontrolled diarrhea or constipation or gastroparesis, or if you are pregnant
In addition, they have been shown to enhance synaptic transmission and counteract learning decits (30,31)
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Patients with certain genetic profiles may experience more pronounced initial bloating but often see faster resolution as their system adapts, while others may have milder symptoms but require longer to achieve appetite suppression
Patients can expect to see a reduction in pain and inflammation, followed by noticeable improvements in bone recovery within the first few days or weeks