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Some doctors also prescribe them for people with type 1 diabetes "off-label" to help manage blood sugar and weight

Interestingly, the medications that may be the most effective at achieving the desired outcome can be the ones that are more likely to cause adverse effects

Adding a compound that further blunts protein synthesis works against muscle preservation at exactly the time it matters most

The three most important interventions are adequate protein intake (1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight), consistent resistance training (two to four sessions per week with progressive overload) and creatine supplementation (three to five grams daily)