How Semaglutide Affects Muscle Mass Semaglutide works by reducing appetite and slowing digestion, leading to a calorie deficit
*Source: Chao AM, Tronieri JS, Amaro A, Wadden TA
After first use, your pen can be stored at room temperature (below 86F or 30C), should be used within 56 days (eight weeks), and should not be refrigerated once in use
This means preserving muscle during weight loss with semaglutide may be important to reduce insulin resistance and prevent frailty in people with obesity. Haines said that more studies are needed to find the best way to lose fat but keep muscle when using GLP-1 medications
It comes in doses of 0.6mg, 1.2mg, 1.8mg, 2.4mg and 3mg but is currently long-term out of stock
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