Were seeing widespread use of these medications among women of childbearing age, but very little evidence that contraception is being considered as part of routine care
Paired with structured nutrition and training, it can help accelerate progress and break through plateaus
Side effects and unknown long-term outcomes Because of the relative newness of GLP-1 medications, long-term effects beyond a few years of use are unknown
Semaglutide is a synthetic peptide that mimics GLP-1, a natural gut hormone that signals fullness and helps regulate blood sugar
Strategies for Maintaining Long-Term GLP-1 Safety Several practical strategies can help maintain the long-term safety and tolerability of GLP-1 therapy while improving adherence
"Total mass may come down, but you'll probably lose as much muscle as you will fat, so whilst you might get a very temporary, and this is only speculative, increase in watts per kilo that will shortly be followed by a big drop in total capacity to produce watts," said Impey