Weight Management: If you are taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or their compounded counterparts specifically for chronic weight management, and you are otherwise healthy and feeling well, your medication use itself is typically not a reason for deferral
In an adult over 65 who already has reduced baseline muscle mass, impaired anabolic response to protein, and a higher fracture risk, additional muscle and bone loss is not a minor side effect
In addition, all participants had at least one documented cardiovascular condition at baseline, limiting the generalizability of the findings to patients without pre-existing cardiovascular disease
Our tailored approach includes: * Physician-guided nutritional plans, emphasizing sufficient protein intake