Certain ingredients also support the bodys natural production of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormones, which help regulate blood sugar and appetite
By reducing risk factors and disease progression across several organ systems, GLP-1 therapies may add not just years to life, but life to years
But I think we just have to think about what are some of the other potential problems that could arise from these drugs. Schrack says older adults who may have issues with balance or bone mass should be mindful that the weight loss on these medications may cause the loss of muscle, not just fat, which may affect stability and fracture risk
One 2022 study found that people who stopped taking Wegovy regained roughly two-thirds of their prior weight loss within a year
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[8] [9] Beyond pancreatic effects, these medications significantly slow gastric emptying, which prolongs the sensation of fullness after meals