That calorie deficit is what drives weight loss, but muscle growth depends on inputs the medication doesnt provide: Adequate protein Strength training Sufficient recovery If those inputs are missing, the body may shed lean muscle mass along with fat
The popular insulin drugs, such as insulin glargine, insulin detemir, and insulin degludec, share common features that involve amino acid mutations and fatty acid modifications 12,13,14,15,16
Youre just hearing about it more because so many more people are on this medication
Its also known as Zepbound, used for medically supervised weight loss
GLP-1 medication is not for everyone, and only a licensed healthcare provider can determine whether it is appropriate
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) frequently co-occurs with Long COVID and dysautonomia, creating a complex web of overlapping symptoms