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Early research suggested it promoted fat storage
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It also breaks down muscle for energy, especially when: Protein intake is insufficient Resistance training stimulus is absent Weight loss is too rapid Caloric deficit is too aggressive The Protein Paradox Here's where many GLP-1 users get stuck: you need more protein during weight loss, but GLP-1s make it harder to eat protein
Still, it is possible that these injections can negatively interfere with other medications by increasing the risk of low blood sugar