Commonly used GLP-1 RAs include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity)
However, the medications also have significant side effects, including unintended muscle mass loss, nutritional deficiencies, a potential for increased risk of miscarriage or birth defects, and severe mental health issues like depression and suicidal thoughts
aleniglipron and orforglipron) are functionally Gs-biased and recruit -arrestin poorly (which is typically involved in turning off the GLP-1 receptor's signal by promoting internalization and downregulation and mediating nausea and vomiting)
Taking Januvia exactly as prescribed can also help prevent interactions
Spreading protein intake across 4-6 meals optimizes muscle protein synthesis
Philosophical acceptance of chronic treatment