obesity; medications; semaglutide; tirzepatide

Empower Pharmacy CEO Shaun Noorian Challenges Big Pharma Over GLP-1 Drug Access and Pricing

Everyone is talking about GLP-1s. As these so-called "miracle drugs" for weight loss exploded in popularity, shortages quickly followed. That’s when compounding pharmacies stepped in, offering lower-cost, customizable versions of these medications. But are patients really getting the same...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 24, 2025
- compounded tirzepatide empower pharmacy empower pharmacy; compounding; glp-1/semaglutide obesity; medications; semaglutide; tirzepatide shaun noorian
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Weight Loss Options
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Lean mass loss on GLP-1 receptor agonists: a downside of the “miracle drugs”

Has anyone done a DEXA scan before and during use of any GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, tizepatide) to assess body composition? In Peter Attia's recent blog, he eludes to the fact the GLP-1 agonists can cause loss of lean mass (in addition to fat loss), of particular concern in non-obese persons...
- mcs
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- Feb 24, 2023
- obesity; medications; semaglutide; tirzepatide
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Health & Wellness
Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents

Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 Harold E. Bays, Angela Fitch, Sandra Christensen, Karli Burridge, Justin Tondt ABSTRACT Background: This “Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An...
- madman
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- Dec 18, 2022
- obesity; medications; semaglutide; tirzepatide
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Health & Wellness

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038