References: Baxter, S.M
When weight loss occurs gradually, the skin's fibroblasts can continue producing collagen and elastin, allowing it to retract more effectively, but with rapid or significant weight loss, the skin's ability to contract is overwhelmed, leading to lax tissue and an inability to snap back
You should contact your dentist if: Bad breath persists for several weeks despite good oral hygiene and adequate hydration, and is not clearly linked to a specific food or short-term dietary change oral and dental causes are the most common reason for persistent halitosis
This is not the same as saying GLP-1 medications cause muscle wasting. What the evidence actually shows is that rapid weight loss without adequate protein intake or resistance training can lead to meaningful lean mass reductions alongside fat loss
The FDA approved Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with established cardiovascular disease who are also overweight in March 2024, which opened the door for Medicare coverage in that specific population
So, different genes may affect weight from one person to the next