This phenomenon results from a complex interplay of ageing, lifestyle factors, and hormonal changes rather than a single cause
Wegovy is also an injection, but is used for the treatment of obesity
6 Fasting can compound this when energy and protein intake fall, the body is more likely to draw from muscle in addition to fat
For example, medical conditions were self-reported, whereas Bessette and Anderson were unable to measure all trial exclusion criteria with accurate temporality, which may underestimate the proportion excluded. Bessette said that primary care providers should consider screening for depression, liver function, and concomitant use of medications that delay gastric emptying before prescribing medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists
When protein intake drops, muscle breakdown can accelerate regardless of what the scale shows