Meta-analyses confirm whey protein's effectiveness in reducing fat mass while preserving lean tissue during caloric restriction
GLP-1 Side Effects at a Glance Nausea & vomiting Constipation Diarrhea Reflux & sulfur burps Loss of muscle and lean mass Skin, hair, and nail changes Fatigue, depression, and the blahs Dehydration Less Common but Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer Gallstones & gallbladder disease Thyroid cancer Acute kidney injury Retinopathy, macular degeneration, and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) Common GLP-1 Side Effects and How to Manage Them Most side effects show up early, often within the first few days of beginning GLP-1 treatment
Heres how your diet and nutrition can help manage these potential side effects while on GLP-1 medications: Eat a high-fiber diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to support digestion and prevent constipation
[ 3 ] When Tesamorelin was first being developed, efforts focused primarily on treating HIV-associated lipodystrophy (a condition where there is abnormal fat distribution and excessive accumulation of visceral adipose tissue in individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy)