Blood is drawn, then processed to make the platelets more concentrated
It does, however, offer a plausible mechanism for the anecdotal joint relief widely reported in YouTube comments and Reddit threads
Graham, PhD, MD, professor of radiology with the University of Iowa Health Care, who was not involved in the research, said, While weve not encountered such issues at University of Iowa Health Care, we are anticipating that we will eventually encounter abnormal FDG PET scans as the use of GLP-1 drugs becomes more common. Graham also described how increased FDG uptake might obscure abnormal findings and reduce the accuracy of FDG PET imaging, particularly in cases of cancer

"People on GLP-1s are prioritizing protein because it's the macronutrient that they need to preserve muscle mass," New Jersey-based registered dietitian Jenna Werner told NBC News, adding that restaurants are using "this weight-loss cultural movement to hop on that train." FAST FOOD GOES GLP-1: SHAKE SHACK JOINS PROTEIN CRAZE WITH NEW OZEMPIC-FRIENDLY MENU The rapid rise in GLP-1 drugs, which suppress appetite and slow digestion, has coincided with changes across chain menus, from scaled-down portions to snack-sized, high-protein options