By improving insulin sensitivity and reducing visceral fat, these medications help counteract some of the metabolic changes that occur when estrogen declines
Position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and athletic performance
Bone health
1 Consider treatment response and tolerability when selecting the maintenance dosage 1 Recommended maintenance doses: Adult CV risk reduction: 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (recommended) Adult weight reduction: 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg (recommended), or 7.2 mg (when additional weight reduction is clinically indicated) Adolescent weight reduction: 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (recommended) CV, cardiovascular
The S 2 subsite comprises ionized side chains, specifically Arg125, Arg358, Glu205, Glu206, and Arg669, while the S 1 subsite is composed of polar amino acids such as Ser630, Tyr662, Tyr666, and Asn710