30 Additionally, GLP-1 and exendin-4 restored femur and vertebrae bone mass in hyperlipidaemic and hypercaloric Wistar rats
20-30% of bariatric patients experience significant weight regain within 5 years Average regain is 15-25% of lost weight by year 5 Gastric bypass shows slightly lower regain rates than sleeve gastrectomy Early intervention for regain produces better outcomes than waiting Multiple factors contribute to weight regain after surgery
Aim for about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight for maintenance, but if youre working on muscle gain or weight loss, your needs may rise to 1.2 to 2.0 grams per kilogram
Chronic conditions may still be improving
A small RCT (n=21) found that inhaled glutathione (600 mg twice daily for 3 months) modestly improved some pulmonary function parameters (Griese et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2004) [47]
Assessing Glutathione Demand At Elemental Health and Nutrition, assessment extends beyond thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) alone and includes functional testing to understand antioxidant demand and methylation capacity: Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TgAb): Indicators of immune activity against thyroid tissue and potential markers of oxidative stress burden