Mousavinasab et al., 2023
If a senior loses weight but also loses significant muscle mass, is the treatment really a success? GLP-1s are meant for indefinite useotherwise the weight returns
More serious but less common side effects can include swelling in the hands or feet, increased blood sugar, allergic reactions, or numbness and tingling
The placebo group recorded only a 4.5% reduction in total fat mass, while retatrutide recipients saw fat mass fall by 15.2% in the 4mg group, 26.1% in the 8mg group and 23.2% in the 12mg group
These include: Inflammation Stress and elevated cortisol Elevated estrogen or estrogen dominance Low progesterone Exposure to endocrine-disrupting toxins Very Low Carbohydrate Dietary Pattern Dieting and calorie restriction Poor sleep Gut infections and microbiome imbalances The use of certain medications Luckily, you can manage many of these factors with lifestyle change and a naturopathic root cause approach