- Lean body mass includes: - Skeletal muscle - Organ tissue - Structural proteins that support metabolism and strength To put this in perspective : If someone loses 30 pounds on a GLP-1 medication, 9 to 15 pounds of that weight may be muscle
Think of it as a helpful messenger that tells your body what to do with the food you just ate
Thus, body weight is the main modifiable factor associated with the development of IIH, and weight loss interventions present the most effective approach in modifying the disease course of IIH [5, 6]
Whey protein had been previously demonstrated to increase glutathione levels
A series of phase 3 clinical trials, including a heart health outcomes trial, are ongoing to test the safety and efficacy of the GLP-1 agonist in pill form
Fatty fish like salmon and tuna also deliver omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, reduce inflammation, and may even help curb appetite