Studies suggest side effects can occur in 40-70% of patients receiving a GLP-1 RA
For many people, this tradeoff is worth it
Even 20 to 30 minutes of compound movements (squats, deadlifts, presses, rows) stimulates enough muscle protein synthesis to significantly offset the lean mass loss that semaglutide promotes
Your ketosis depth is determined by carbohydrate intake, protein intake, and individual metabolic factors, not by semaglutide
Theyll be able to look at your current dose, how you've responded so far, and your health goals before advising on next steps
The speed and magnitude of this transformation often exceed the skins natural ability to adapt, leading to the loose skin challenges many patients face