This occurs because GLP-1s are hormones that affect the brain's hunger signals and work on the stomach lining to signal fullness
Electrolytes: Hydration Support When Appetite Drops Hydration can become a bigger issue on GLP-1s, especially if you are eating less, drinking less, sweating during workouts, or dealing with digestive side effects
Meanwhile, the activity of the cysteine-glutamate transporter protein system XC- activity is inhibited, further exacerbating the process
Fitness company Equinox has launched the GLP-1 protocol, a coaching program specifically designed to help people on the meds retain and even build muscle
If you are going to use GLP-1 therapy for weight loss, and body composition matters to you, not just the number on the scale, pairing it with a protein-prioritized ketogenic approach gives you the best documented chance of losing fat while keeping muscle