After some weight loss is achieved and a person reaches a plateau, it is important to assess body composition. Data that is raising concern about sarcopenia as it relates to GLP-1 drugs is driven by a small portion of participants who underwent DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), which measures bone mineral density using spectral imaging, said Dr
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Gholam, who is herself taking Ozempic, says she has become more thoughtful about her diet since taking the drug, and is eating smaller portions, more high-protein low-fat/sugar dairy products such as cottage cheese and skyr, more produce, and fewer empty carbs
It is easy to understand why so many people want something that feels less intimidating, with fewer side effects, and easier to fit into daily life
Compounded GLP-1 ODTs are not FDA-approved drug products