Loss of Muscle Mass : Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss, which reduces your metabolic rate since muscle burns more calories than fat
However, relying exclusively on liquid nutrition long-term is not ideal, as chewing solid food helps with satiety signaling and nutrient absorption
Therapeutic strategy targeting autophagy with rapamycin obviously improves tubular damage and renal function in DKD mice (79)
As a result, the FDA approved specific versions of these medications for chronic weight management
Common GLP-1 side effects include nausea (40-44%), diarrhea (29-33%), vomiting (24-25%), and constipation (21-24%)
Meanwhile, patients are filing lawsuits against well-known GLP-1 brands such as Ozempic/Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro