Common side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain
GLP-1 receptors are found in brain regions associated with reward and pleasure, so by modulating these pathways, semaglutide and tirzepatide may influence the rewarding aspects of food consumption
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GLP-1RA additionally act at the central nervous system level, increasing satiety leading to weight loss 30 - 32
Despite the expanding use of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) remain major concerns in this population
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