Research
Metabolic adaptation
Patients taking GLP-1 RAs had superior nutritional status compared to postbariatric patients, indicated by higher albumin and prealbumin levels.
Improved nutritional status in GLP-1 RA patients may enhance surgical outcomes and recovery.
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Superior nutritional status was observed in patients taking GLP-1 RAs, with higher albumin (4.0 ± 0.3 versus 3.6 ± 0.4 g/dL [ P = 0.021]) and prealbumin levels (23.2 ± 4.1 versus 18.9 ± 2.8 mg/dL [ P = 0.003]).
Why this rating
Based on a retrospective comparative case series design.
Source
Abdominoplasty Outcomes after GLP-1 Agonist–Induced versus Postbariatric Massive Weight Loss: A Retrospective Comparative Case Series
Or Friedman et al. · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2025
cohort · n=40Cited 1×
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