2.6 Rapid Weight Loss and Lean Mass Weight loss induced by GLP-1 therapy includes both: Fat mass Lean mass Clinical trials suggest approximately 2040% of weight lost may consist of lean tissue if adequate protein intake and resistance training are not maintained. Reduced lean mass and inadequate protein intake may indirectly influence: Iron status Zinc intake B vitamin intake This secondary pathway reduced dietary density during rapid weight loss is a central nutritional consideration and will be explored in detail in the next section
However, some side effects, especially at the start of treatment, can lower sexual desire
Their attention to detail and friendliness from the minute you walk into the door is unmatched
It is metabolically active at rest, contributing meaningfully to basal energy expenditure
[7] [11] Additionally, if you experience difficulty swallowing, persistent sore throat, or a burning sensation in your mouth, these symptoms could indicate oral candidiasis (thrush) or other infections that are more common in individuals with reduced salivary flow and require specific treatment
