What the Research Shows About Body Composition on GLP-1s Studies on weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists consistently show that a significant portion of the weight lost often estimated at a third or more can come from lean muscle rather than fat tissue
Some people have vague symptoms such as tiredness, low stamina, muscle aches, or difficulty recovering after physical activity
A narrative review concluded that the practice is controversial because there are no standardized dosing protocols and nearly onethird of patients report adverse effects, ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to liver dysfunction and lifethreatening allergic reactions
They literally went line by line reviewing my bloodwork
Other possible factors Two commonly observed side-effects of GLP-1 drugs include vomiting and diarrhoea affecting 12% and 23% of patients taking tirzepatide respectively
Given its recent rise in popularity, its clear why so many Canadians are turning to other similar medications like Wegovy, Saxenda, or Contrave