Recent findings also revealed concerns with the loss of skeletal muscle mass when taking GLP-1RAs with some studies reporting up to 50% of weight loss being due to decreases in muscle mass
Our Experience At Rheumatologist OnCall, in the past two years, our patients have experienced: Remarkable drops in pain, morning stiffness (even with microdoses) Surge in energy, improved sleep, and confidence Steady, sustainable weight loss Reduced need for or the ability to taper steroids, DMARDs, and biologics For carefully selected patients, GLP-1 therapy has been truly life-changing
As a dietary supplement, take two to four capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner
GLP-1 injections are a medication that has science and research backing their use for physician-assisted weight loss
Upcoming weight-loss medications As many options as there are right now, there will likely be more in the future thanks to the promising weight-loss medications on the horizon, according to Kushner