Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Weight Loss On GLP-1s How much weight will I lose in the first month on a GLP-1
These drugs are part of a class known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which have shown promise in aiding weight loss
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists aka the -tides, GLP analogs, incretin mimetics *The FDA has approved the use of -glutides to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death) in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors
Pairing these foods with GLP-1 therapy ensures youre meeting nutritional needs while minimizing side effects
When it is suppressed, as it typically is during caloric restriction, muscle breakdown accelerates
Targeting more than one receptor seems to boost the medications weight-loss effects