This review focuses on peptide-based molecules known for their ability to selectively bind to growth factor cytokines and components of the cartilage extracellular matrix
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Employer-sponsored plans have been expanding coverage approximately 45% of large employers now include at least one GLP-1 on their formulary for obesity treatment, up from about 25% in 2023
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YES you can definitely gain muscle while losing fat at the same time (recomposition phenomena) Doesnt even require a caloric deficit necessarily Eat about 10% above maintenance calories (200-300 extra calories) Make those extra calories high quality protein Fiber is good, get it from fruits and vegetables (short answer) Any diet that helps you lose significant fat will lower inflammation Omega-3s have huge literature supporting anti-inflammatory effects (we use Thorne, try it out) Aspartame, sucralose, stevia are all pretty much fine You can actually find more dirt on animal fats (butter, lard, beef tallow) than seed oils Alans supplement stack: Multivitamin : Takes TWO different ones, one with iron and one without Vitamin D3 : 4000 IU per day (much higher than most recommendations) Fish oil : 3 grams total (about 1g combined EPA/DHA) Magnesium citrate : Avoids magnesium oxide (low bioavailability) Creatine : 5g per day Vitamin C : 1g per day for immunity + potential synergy with collagen Intro Alan Aragon (@TheAlanAragon) is one of the most respected voices in fitness and nutrition
