Retrieved from Kato, S., Sato, T., Fujita, H., et al
For patients starting compounded semaglutide, understanding your metabolic baselineincluding kidney function, protein intake capacity, and genetic predispositions toward muscle lossbecomes essential
[2] The medication works through a dual mechanism of action as both a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist and a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Theyre officially on the market as diabetes medications
A 2024 study published in JAMA Network Open found that discontinuation of GLP-1 medications led to substantial weight gain in most patients within one year of stopping therapy (JAMA Network Open, 2024)
But spend five minutes on Reddit and youd think its half the crowd