If appetite is very low, even 20 to 25 grams is better than skipping protein entirely
Apovian says
You need baseline bloodwork before starting, including fasting glucose, HbA1c, a complete metabolic panel, thyroid function tests, and lipid panel
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How does GLP-1 work in the body
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