Medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) activate these receptors at a sustained level throughout the day
Lifting weights, using resistance bands, or doing bodyweight exercises preserves muscle mass during weight loss
Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonist (once-weekly injection) that produces about 15% body weight loss, while Contrave is an oral pill combining naltrexone and bupropion that typically produces 5-8% loss
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus): risk of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
Common treatments include iron supplements, vitamin B12 or folate supplementation, dietary changes, managing underlying conditions, or, in severe cases, blood transfusions or medications like erythropoiesis-stimulating agents