Far less attention has been given to what comes next
Safety Profile and Drug Interactions Known Adverse Effects at Standard Doses At 100 to 300 mcg per injection in patients without liver disease, the most common adverse effects are transient injection-site reactions, water retention (typically 1 to 2 kg in the first 2 to 4 weeks), and mild carpal tunnel symptoms
Diabetes Care 34(Suppl 2):S279SS84 Garber A, Henry RR, Ratner R, Hale P, Chang CT, Bode B et al (2011) Liraglutide, a once-daily human glucagon-like peptide 1 analogue, provides sustained improvements in glycaemic control and weight for 2 years as monotherapy compared with glimepiride in patients with type 2 diabetes
Enhances recovery and delays fatigue so you can press out an extra rep
It also supports mitochondrial detoxification processes, as mitochondrial glutathione is essential for neutralizing reactive oxygen species generated during oxidative phosphorylation in toxin-stressed cells
GLP-1 receptor agonists typically increase resting heart rate by 2-4 beats per minute on average, though some patients experience increases of 10 beats per minute or more
