Data extraction Two designated authors (AM and SS) meticulously extracted pertinent data from the included studies, including authorship details, publication timeline, samples of the study, mean demographic parameters (e.g., age, sex, baseline weight, and baseline BMI), type of bariatric surgery, prevalent background diseases, type of the GLP-1RAs therapy, the time of the initiation of the medical treatment, laboratory indices, amount of weight-change, and a comprehensive array of outcome measures, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and serious adverse events
Elevated cortisol over time is catabolic, immunosuppressive, and metabolically unfavorable, which partially counteracts the anabolic intent of GH secretagogue use
Being aware of possible effects can help ensure safer use
They are part of a treatment plan for those looking to lose weight