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This can be particularly beneficial for patients preparing for or recovering from procedures like SmartLipo, where maintaining a stable weight can optimize results and improve overall health outcomes
Hydration and Protein Intake Can Help GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, which helps with weight loss but can lead to inadequate protein intakethe building block your body needs for muscle mass and skin health
But I think we just have to think about what are some of the other potential problems that could arise from these drugs. Schrack says older adults who may have issues with balance or bone mass should be mindful that the weight loss on these medications may cause the loss of muscle, not just fat, which may affect stability and fracture risk
The most successful GLP-1 transformations involve consistent tracking of multiple metrics beyond just body weight
There's nothing better than having patients do well and change their whole outlook on life