Consider emphasizing lean proteins like white fish and plant-based options (tofu, legumes in moderation), choosing vegetables that you tolerate well, and eating smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions
Mounjaro injection (tirzepatide 15 mg, weekly): around 20% average weight loss over 72 weeks in SURMOUNT-1, the highest figure in the class so far
What Makes Mounjaro and Ozempic Different
Key Nutrients Depleted by Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are associated with depletion of multiple nutrients essential for tissue repair, immune defense, and metabolic stability, including: Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and protein (1) Mechanisms of Steroid-Induced Nutrient Depletion Calcium & vitamin D: Reduced intestinal absorption and increased urinary loss osteopenia and fracture risk Zinc, selenium & vitamin C: Impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, increased infection risk Protein: Accelerated protein breakdown muscle wasting and connective tissue weakness Magnesium & potassium: Electrolyte imbalance fatigue, weakness, and cardiac rhythm disturbances Why Steroid-Induced Nutrient Depletion Impairs Healing By chronically elevating cortisol signaling, corticosteroids shift the body into a catabolic, stress-dominant state
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Additionally, hypothyroidism can affect appetite regulation and lipid metabolism, contributing to elevated cholesterol levels alongside weight gain