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It helps preserve lean mass during weight loss, which helps to keep your metabolism high and allows for further fat loss without losing muscle mass, Shapiro explains
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Alternative pharmacological options include orlistat, a lipase inhibitor that reduces dietary fat absorption, which may be prescribed for patients with BMI 28 kg/m with associated risk factors or BMI 30 kg/m
For type 2 diabetes , GLP-1 receptor agonists are generally considered a long-term treatment, as diabetes is a chronic progressive condition requiring ongoing management
Activating these receptors reduces the drive to eat and lowers the reward value of food, meaning food may still taste good, but the compulsive pull toward eating diminishes