Clinical trial data shows meaningful weight loss in the first 12 weeks of GLP-1 treatment, though results vary significantly based on starting weight, the specific medication, dose, dietary choices, and activity level
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Furthermore, the reduction in adipose tissue mass likely reduced obesity-associated systemic inflammation by reducing the release of pro-inflammatory adipokines, which can drive cartilage degeneration [80] and abnormal subchondral bone remodelling [81]
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