An AMPK-caspase-6 axis controls liver damage in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
But the larger point is that most adults on GLP-1 medications should not be asking only, How can I eat less? They should also be asking, How can I preserve muscle while I lose weight? In real life, I find that patients do better when protein is spread across the day rather than saved for one meal
A health warning on repurposed drugs None of the above should be read to suggest and it is not DW's recommendation that anyone use GLP-1 agonists, or any other drug, to treat any "off label"/non-approved condition, without personal, professional medical advice
This side effect is also due to weight loss, not the medication directly
The doctor may need to consider prior dose, side effects, current appetite, blood sugar status, constipation or nausea history, hydration, weight trajectory, lab markers, cost, access, and maintenance goals