As GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, protein shakes can still be a helpful and practical way to meet protein needs and support hydration (8)
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Some clients notice decreased appetite and initial weight changes within the first few weeks of injections, while more significant body-composition shifts typically build over several months
I wanted to share a relevant article for this topic based on a social media listening study, which found slightly enhanced/extended effects, with a delayed onset, of MDMA, arguably due to the GLP1-RA-associated delayed gastric emptying
I would personally never seek out a medication like them because of what I think it would do to my mental health as a person with a history of eating disorders
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