These drugs are not magic and carry risks - GI issues, gallbladder problems, lean mass loss if protein intake is inadequate, and long-term unknowns require thoughtful prescribing, monitoring, and integration with strength training, proper nutrition, and sleep rather than replacement of these fundamentals
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Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), including medications like Ozempic and Zepbound, have transformed weight management and treatment of chronic disease
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