To maintain muscle, people should focus on getting enough protein and doing resistance training rather than just waiting for results
Eat enough fiber: Aim for 25 grams (for women) to 38 grams (for men) of fiber per day from foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds
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In liver disease, semaglutide received FDA accelerated approval in August 2025 for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis in adults with moderate-to-advanced fibrosis
Researchers are developing genetically modified bacteria that can produce GLP-1 directly in the gut, bypassing the need for indirect stimulation through P9 or butyrate