Though theyre generally well tolerated, they can cause side effects like muscle injury and liver damage
This means that your body will keep the Im full signal going to the brain for a longer period of time instead of making you hungry long before your next scheduled meal
2 Visceral fat, found around vital organs like the liver and pancreas, raises inflammation and accelerates biological aging more than subcutaneous fat, which resides just under the skin
The role of adherence and persistence is beyond the scope of this study, but a promising area of further research is to explore which patients may benefit from this medication class, and how to ensure that the benefits of GLP-1 medications are fully realized in a real-world setting by addressing adherence challenges
In practice, potential benefits are not universal: it depends on the context (diet, nutritional status, training level or medical conditions)