Nearly one-third report neutral feelings and another third report dissatisfaction
Maybe a combined approach, where you're reducing the pain through weight management, but you're also trying to regenerate the cartilage, is the way to go in the future.
Ghrelin receptor agonists like anamorelin increase lean mass and stimulate appetite in cancer cachexia [72], but appetite stimulation may be counterproductive alongside GLP-1-mediated appetite suppression
It works by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone naturally produced in the gut, which regulates appetite, promotes satiety, and stabilizes blood sugar levels
While clinical trials show significant average weight loss with GLP-1 therapy, setting realistic, individualized goals remains key
Individual outcomes vary