Muscle is metabolically active tissue, so losing it can cause the body to burn fewer calories at rest, which can make future weight loss harder and weight regain easier
And it is largely preventable with the right approach
Semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, increased the likelihood of improvement in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without worsening liver fibrosis, according to research presented at the AASLD virtual Liver Meeting
Lastly, L-carnitine also has antioxidant functions, protecting healthy cells from stress, which can lead to numerous health issues
Whole-Body Health Support Beyond weight loss, GLP-1 medications have benefits that extend into overall metabolic health
Evidence from clinical trials and the clinic suggests GLP-1-associated side effects are not uncommon