It is commonly included in routines focused on recovery and overall digestive support
Beyond age, a few other factors heighten risk: Sedentary lifestyle at baseline (no resistance training habit going in) Low protein intake (under 1.0g per kilogram of body weight per day) Rapid weight loss velocity exceeding 11.5% of body weight per week Very low caloric intake (under 1,200 calories), which accelerates catabolism The history of weight cycling, which research links to accelerated lean mass erosion on subsequent weight loss attempts The risk is real
[1] [2] GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications that mimic this hormone, have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss
Medical device reporting violation FDA also found that Zoll's devices "are misbranded under section 502(t)(2) of the Act" due to failure "to submit a report to FDA no later than 30 calendar days" after becoming aware of reportable malfunctions
This predictable cost structure, with no insurance required and HSA/FSA eligibility, removes financial barriers that often cause patients to skip doses