Building a Nutritional Strategy for GLP-1 Patients To proactively support patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists, healthcare professionals should implement a multi-tiered nutritional strategy: Elevated protein intake is essential to counter anabolic resistance and protect lean mass
In individuals with obesity, excess fat can lead to: Altered sex hormone levels : Increased aromatisation of androgens to oestrogens in adipose tissue, potentially affecting testosterone levels in both men and women [14] Insulin resistance : Which may impair endothelial function and reduce blood flow necessary for sexual arousal Elevated inflammatory markers : Chronic low-grade inflammation associated with obesity can negatively impact vascular and sexual health As weight decreases, these parameters often improve
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