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Some research also suggests it may support: Reduced muscle soreness after exercise Improved oxygen utilization during training Faster recovery between workouts These effects can help athletes maintain training consistency over time
Methylcobalamin may be better for those with impaired kidney function
Therefore, while the blood pressurelowering effects seen with GLP-1 therapy are not dramatic, they are biologically consistent and clinically meaningful when considered as part of a broader cardiometabolic strategy
In the STEP 1 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2021), participants receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly achieved an average weight loss of approximately 15% of body weight over 68 weeks, compared to 2.4% with placebo
Participants were randomly assigned to 5 mg of dapagliflozin, 2.5 mg of saxagliptin, or placebo