[Using TRT and semaglutide together] seems to be a nice combination for the person who has low testosterone and is trying to lose weight, but just doesnt necessarily have the energy to be able to go and do workouts, says Taylor Kohn, M.D., a fellow in male reproductive medicine and surgery at Baylor College of Medicine
Importantly, the absolute amount of fat mass lost was considerably greater than lean mass lost, resulting in improved body composition overall
Real-World Use of Oral Semaglutide in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in the PIONEER REAL Netherlands Multicentre, Prospective, Observational Study
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This level of weight loss often leads to improved mobility, enhanced energy levels and a renewed sense of self-confidence
With recent FDA enforcement against misleading direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, telehealth and DTC platforms that advertise GLP-1 products will likely need more careful legal / regulatory oversight of their ad claims, especially around benefit claims and safety disclosures