Any other health concerns that occur with semaglutide use should be discussed with a doctor to ensure appropriate treatment is administered
A lot of people wonder this when thinking about weight-loss medications
We mitigate this with protein targets (minimum 1g per pound of lean body mass), structured resistance training guidance, DEXA body composition tracking, and protocol adjustments if lean mass trends downward
Denayer, S., Helsen, C., Thorrez, L., Haelens, A
But the data tells a different story
FDA-approved in 2014 for treating type 2 diabetes, its taken as a once-weekly injection that lowers blood sugar when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise