Reduced appetite noise is an opening, but if the cognitive baseline at the start of each encounter is unmanaged, the window closes faster than the data suggests
Sometimes we see a lot of attention being paid to dressings and medical approaches, but without proper nutritional support, recovery will always be slower
Injuries that had plateaued for months sometimes show rapid progress during this period
Protein supplements can be especially helpful for closing the protein gap when appetite is low, and since GLP-1s can delay gastric emptying, many people may find it easier to sip [RTDs] slowly or use a smaller portion as a mini meal, rather than forcing a larger solid-protein serving, says Samantha Turner, MPH, RDN, owner and lead dietitian at OakStone Health and Nutrition in Martinsville, Virginia
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