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A structured assessment of your key health markers provides clarity and creates the foundation for effective prevention.\n\nImagine two people, both 84 years old. One still enjoys hiking, cooks independently and plays with their grandchildren. The other has spent the past twelve years living with multiple chronic conditions, taking medication and coping with significant health limitations. They have lived equally long—but not equally well.\n\nThis difference lies at the heart of longevity. It’s not about adding as many years as possible to your life, but about adding as many healthy years as possible. In this article, we’ll explain what healthspan means, why the gap between healthspan and life expectancy is so large, and how prevention can help narrow that gap.\n\n## **What does healthspan mean — and how does it differ from life expectancy?**\n\n**Healthspan** refers to the years of your life that you spend healthy, active and largely free from disease-related limitations. **Life expectancy (lifespan)**, by contrast, simply measures how long you live, regardless of your health during those years.\n\nThe difference between the two is known as the **healthspan gap**—the years we spend living with illness or reduced health. A large analysis covering 183 countries estimates this gap at an average of **9.6 years worldwide**, and it continues to grow. 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It's about **living as long as possible in good health**, with illness occurring as late as possible and lasting for as short a time as possible. This concept is known as **compression of morbidity** and has been a cornerstone of preventive medicine for decades.\n\nIt shifts the focus from simply adding years to life toward adding healthy years to life. Seen this way, longevity is no longer about expensive anti-ageing promises or the latest miracle treatment. Instead, it is about something far more practical—and far more effective: **identifying the most important health risks early, while there is still time to influence them.**\n\n## **What** determines **your healthspan — and what can you influence?**\n\nA large part of your healthspan is shaped by factors you can influence. The years spent in poorer health are mainly caused by **non-communicable diseases**—including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer—which account for **around three out of every four deaths worldwide**.\n\nMany of these conditions are driven by the same underlying risk factors:\n\n- **Cardiovascular and metabolic health** (blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar)\n- **Body composition** — especially muscle mass and visceral fat\n- **Movement and strength**, nutrition, sleep and recovery\n- **Silent inflammation** and nutrient status\n- Not influenceable, but worth knowing: **genetic factors** (e.g. Lp(a))\n\nThe key point is that these risk factors often shift **gradually and silently** in an unhealthy direction. 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It means checking in regularly, recognising important changes early and responding before problems develop.\n\nInstead of thinking, *\"One day it will probably happen to me,\"* prevention gives you clarity:\n\n**\"I know where I stand—and I know what I can do next.\"**",{"_uid":668,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":669,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":670,"desktopImage":674},"70ec09ce-7f83-4dcf-84d9-8fcfafc17df3",[],{"id":671,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":672,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":673,"is_external_url":20},202896031065799,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/37911bb8ea/why-is-prevention-the-strongest-lever_.png",{"size":661},{"id":671,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":672,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":675,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},{"_uid":677,"content":678,"component":651},"91a7e26a-5b28-4ced-93bf-a8d945de852a","## **Why you can’t improve what you don’t measure**\n\nYou can only improve your **healthspan** if you understand your starting point.\n\nA single health marker isn’t enough. Health is shaped by the interaction of many different factors. Only by looking at the complete picture—including cardiovascular health, metabolism, organ function, body composition and nutrient status—can you gain a true understanding of your health.\n\nThat’s why any meaningful longevity strategy starts with a **comprehensive health assessment**: a thorough evaluation of your key biomarkers, interpreted by a physician and used as a baseline for your future health journey.\n\nIn separate articles, we explain how a comprehensive [Full Body-Check-up](/ch-en/full-body-check-up) is structured and why relying on a single biomarker doesn’t provide an accurate picture of your health.\n\n**One important point:** measuring alone doesn’t change anything. Individual results only become meaningful when they’re interpreted in context. Medical expertise transforms isolated numbers into a clear understanding of your health—and turns knowledge into meaningful action.\n\n## **What can you do for your healthspan?**\n\nThe most effective levers are unspectacular — and that’s exactly why they’re reliable:\n\n- **Movement and strength.** Regular activity and preserving muscle mass are among the best-evidenced factors for healthy ageing. Muscle isn’t aesthetics; it’s metabolic and fall protection in later life.\n- **Nutrition.** Focus on mostly unprocessed foods, adequate protein intake and plenty of plant-based foods. The goal isn’t strict dietary rules but sustainable habits you can maintain over the long term.\n- **Prioritise sleep and recovery.** Chronic sleep deprivation and ongoing stress have a negative impact on cardiovascular health, metabolism and the immune system.\n- **Know your risks early.** Measure your blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar and—at least once in your lifetime—your **Lp(a)** level. It’s far better to measure than to guess.\n- **Consistency over perfection.** Small, steady steps beat short radical programmes. Healthspan is a long-distance run, not a sprint.\n\nYou don’t need expensive longevity programmes, miracle treatments or relentless self-optimisation to support healthy ageing. The most effective foundations are surprisingly straightforward.\n\n## **How does CARE support your healthspan?**\n\nCARE is built as a **preventive health platform** designed precisely for this long haul — from measurement to action:\n\n- **Build a comprehensive health baseline:** a broad [Full Body Check-up](/ch-en/full-body-check-up) (133 biomarkers), carried out at a partner lab and reviewed by **FMH doctors**.\n- **Understand, not just numbers:** results clearly presented in the App, with interpretation and concrete recommendations.\n- **Move into action:** receive tailored recommendations on lifestyle, nutrition and targeted follow-up testing based on **your individual health profile**, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.\n- **Track over time:** observe values over the course of time and adjust, instead of collecting snapshots.\n\nThat turns an abstract goal (“ageing healthily”) into a concrete, repeatable cycle of measuring, understanding and acting.\n\n**Take the first step towards more healthy years.** Healthspan starts with clarity about your values. A Full Body Check-up is the cleanest starting point: measured broadly, reviewed by FMH doctors, with clear next steps. → [**Book your Full Body Check-up**](https://booking.care.health/ch-en/tests/?service=full_body_check_up&gaconnectorId=772dad85-fc9e-45dd-8f7f-533b9b21156e&\\_gl=1\\*13adqne\\*\\_gcl_au\\*NDQwNzY1NDAuMTc3NzQ1MzQ3Ny4xMjEyMTkzMzg0LjE3ODUyMjUyMjQuMTc4NTIyNTIyNC4xMDMwMzA4OTMxLjE3ODUxNTY2NzUuMTc4NTIyNTIyNA..\\*\\_ga\\*NDcyMjkwNzg3LjE3Nzc0NTM0Nzg.\\*\\_ga_67EVPSRHTV\\*czE3ODUyMjUyMTEkbzEwNSRnMSR0MTc4NTIyNTI1NiRqMTUkbDAkaDE2MzI4NDMwMzYkZEQzcTJWRktIYjBJdTR4cDYzTG1rYUdaRnhHTXlxRnQ2Umc.)",{"_uid":680,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":681,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":682,"desktopImage":686},"7382c3f4-9697-4ba2-ae0a-c07f0d27ee7a",[],{"id":683,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":684,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":685,"is_external_url":20},202898825373604,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/7deee687e7/how-does-care-support-your-healthspan_-en.png",{"size":661},{"id":683,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":684,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":687,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},{"_uid":689,"content":690,"component":651},"bfa1a9b1-34e8-4f12-abfb-45bdd4c359ad","## **The bottom line**\n\nLongevity isn't about adding more years to your life—it's about **adding more life to your years**.\n\nIn Switzerland, there's a gap of around **13 years** between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy. That's where prevention has the greatest opportunity to make a difference.\n\nThe approach isn't complicated: understand your biggest health risks early, establish a reliable baseline and stay consistent over time.\n\nPrevention is the most effective and sustainable way to not only live longer, but to stay healthier for longer.\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**What’s the difference between lifespan and healthspan?**\n\nLifespan is life expectancy — how long you live. Healthspan is the years you spend in good, active health. The goal of prevention is to bring healthspan as close as possible to life expectancy.\n\n**Can healthspan really be influenced?**\n\nTo a large extent, yes. Many years spent in poor health are caused by chronic diseases with well-understood and often modifiable risk factors, including cardiovascular health, metabolic health, physical activity, nutrition and sleep.\n\nIdentifying these risks early and taking targeted action can help preserve your health for longer and delay the onset of disease.\n\n**Does longevity mean expensive anti-ageing products?**\n\nNo. The best-evidenced levers are unspectacular: movement and strength, good nutrition, sleep, and knowing your own risk values early. No miracle products required.\n\n**Where’s the best place to start?**\n\nStart by establishing a comprehensive baseline of your key health markers through a physician-reviewed health assessment. This provides personalised next steps tailored to your individual health profile instead of relying on trial and error.\n\n**From what age should I care about healthspan?**\n\nThe earlier, the better. Many health risks begin to develop silently during mid-adulthood. Establishing an early baseline gives you a valuable reference point for monitoring your health in the years ahead.",{"_uid":692,"content":693,"component":651},"975944ab-486e-4405-aae8-2698f6b126bd","### **Medical note**\n\n*This article is for general information and health education. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Lifestyle measures and examinations should fit your personal situation — when in doubt, consult a doctor.*",{"_uid":695,"title":696,"content":697,"component":698},"7873ed8e-d82f-40c4-a1d8-857ec043aada","List of References","\\[1\\] Garmany A, Terzic A. *Global Healthspan-Lifespan Gaps Among 183 World Health Organization Member States.* JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(12): global healthspan gap \\~9.6 years. \u003Chttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2827753> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[2\\] Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) — *Life expectancy*, Switzerland 2024: 84.2 years (women 85.9 / men 82.4). \u003Chttps://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/en/home/statistics/population/births-deaths/life-expectancy.html> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[3\\] World Health Organization — *Switzerland* (Healthy life expectancy, HALE \\~71 years). \u003Chttps://data.who.int/countries/756> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[4\\] World Health Organization — *Noncommunicable diseases* (Fact sheet): NCDs \\~74% of global deaths; many premature NCD deaths preventable. \u003Chttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases> (accessed 25/06/2026)","BlogDetailCollapsibleMarkdown",[700],{"_uid":701,"title":702,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":704,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":705,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"95269a16-d9b8-47b3-9cf0-6b89f0c1a6bb","Healthspan: Live Healthier for Longer, Not Just Longer","//a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1200/6c0cf8ac49/meta-image.png",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"What healthspan means, why people in Switzerland spend about 13 years in poorer health — and how prevention extends the healthy years.\n\n\n",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":707,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":711,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":712,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":715,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":708,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":710,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":709,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[713,714],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],{"name":717,"created_at":718,"published_at":719,"updated_at":720,"id":721,"uuid":722,"content":723,"slug":733,"full_slug":734,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":736,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":737,"first_published_at":738,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":739,"default_full_slug":734,"translated_slugs":746,"_stopResolving":18},"Dr. med. Deborah Steiner","2026-07-30T12:39:31.346Z","2026-08-03T13:17:27.307Z","2026-08-03T13:17:27.320Z",203675940253299,"fcffafea-1712-4903-9a14-0325a04e4d81",{"_uid":724,"name":717,"role":725,"photo":726,"isFemale":18,"linkedin":730,"location":119,"component":120,"description":732},"2d9008ee-3587-48a3-b5f6-4eff32047dfa","Cardiology | Heart rhythm specialist",{"id":727,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":728,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":729,"is_external_url":20},15455639,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/558x558/7c134dfdb8/image_placeholder.png",{},{"id":111,"url":731,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":731},"https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-steiner-11b3681b7/","Deborah is a Medical Doctor specialized in Cardiology and a heart rhythm specialist.","dr-med-deborah-steiner","ch-en/blog/authors/dr-med-deborah-steiner",-50,[],"b0cc3d5b-5ab9-46f7-a385-de0b26d844cd","2026-07-30T12:40:44.614Z",[740,743],{"id":741,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":742,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},203675945217991,"ch-fr/blog/authors/dr-med-deborah-steiner",{"id":744,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":745,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},203673507480695,"ch-de/blog/authors/dr-med-deborah-steiner",[],"blog-detail",[749],{"name":25,"created_at":750,"published_at":751,"updated_at":750,"id":752,"uuid":24,"content":753,"slug":32,"full_slug":26,"sort_by_date":124,"position":756,"tag_list":757,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":759,"first_published_at":760,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":761,"default_full_slug":26,"translated_slugs":771,"_stopResolving":18},"2023-12-11T15:38:36.855Z","2023-12-22T00:43:01.000Z",417185141,{"_uid":754,"title":25,"component":755},"6c953c7a-9e39-4974-ac2f-2b2a41bf3edc","category",-40,[],417185122,"8d78d0dc-3a55-4595-a90c-ac07b66529f8","2023-09-07T08:47:26.294Z",[762,766,767],{"id":763,"name":25,"slug":32,"published":20,"full_slug":764,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":765},371296522,"archive/blog/categories/general-health",359960850,{"id":29,"name":25,"slug":30,"published":18,"full_slug":31,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":21},{"id":768,"name":25,"slug":32,"published":20,"full_slug":769,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":770},417185142,"archive/us-en/blog/categories/general-health",417185120,[],"Longevity isn't only about getting old — it's about getting old in good health. That difference has a name: healthspan, the years you spend in good health. Between life expectancy and healthspan lies a gap: in Switzerland, around 13 years. Prevention is the most powerful lever to narrow it — by making risks visible early, while they can still be influenced.\n\n","2026-07-29 15:56",{"id":775,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":776,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":777,"is_external_url":20},202896031299273,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/fc9ee15678/hero-3.png",{"size":661},{"id":775,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":776,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":779,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},"prevention-longevity-healthspan-how-to-live-not-just-longer-but-healthier-for-longer","ch-en/blog/articles/prevention-longevity-healthspan-how-to-live-not-just-longer-but-healthier-for-longer",-850,[],417185118,"c3cc4b0c-1b99-4fcc-8841-3ab0a2257a6c","2026-07-30T12:51:19.871Z",[788,794],{"id":789,"name":790,"slug":791,"published":18,"full_slug":792,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},202915268401462,"Prévention, longévité, healthspan : vivre non seulement plus longtemps, mais plus longtemps en bonne santé","prevention-longevite-healthspan-vivre-non-seulement-plus-longtemps-mais-plus-longtemps-en-bonne-sante","ch-fr/blog/articles/prevention-longevite-healthspan-vivre-non-seulement-plus-longtemps-mais-plus-longtemps-en-bonne-sante",196538689504798,{"id":795,"name":796,"slug":797,"published":18,"full_slug":798,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},202915252287781,"Prävention, Langlebigkeit, Healthspan: Wie du nicht nur länger, sondern länger gesund lebst","praevention-langlebigkeit-healthspan-wie-du-nicht-nur-laenger-sondern-laenger-gesund-lebst","ch-de/blog/articles/praevention-langlebigkeit-healthspan-wie-du-nicht-nur-laenger-sondern-laenger-gesund-lebst",417185117,[],{"name":802,"created_at":803,"published_at":804,"updated_at":805,"id":806,"uuid":807,"content":808,"slug":888,"full_slug":889,"sort_by_date":124,"position":890,"tag_list":891,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":892,"first_published_at":893,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":894,"default_full_slug":889,"translated_slugs":905},"GLP-1 Side Effects: What’s Common, What’s Rare – and How to Get Them Under Control","2026-07-28T06:31:55.807Z","2026-07-30T16:13:35.668Z","2026-07-30T16:13:35.683Z",202877811993194,"c207e4de-8b09-4e67-88da-1a8d7701c075",{"_uid":646,"body":809,"meta":843,"title":802,"author":848,"reviewer":858,"component":747,"categories":868,"description":880,"publishedAt":881,"heroMobileImage":882,"heroDesktopImage":886},[810,812,822,824,834,837,840],{"_uid":649,"content":811,"component":651},"## **The 3 key points**\n\n- The most common side effects are temporary **gastrointestinal symptoms**, such as **nausea, constipation or diarrhoea**.\n- Gradually increasing the dose is the most important measure for reducing these side effects. An appropriate diet and adequate fluid intake can also help alleviate them.\n- You’ll recognise the rare, serious side effects by clear **warning signs** – and then the rule is: get checked, don’t wait it out.\n\nSide effects are the most common reason people never start a treatment in the first place – or stop it too soon. That’s understandable. So here’s the complete picture: what’s genuinely common, what’s rare, what you can do about it yourself – and when you should bring in a doctor.\n\nWhat matters is **how often they occur, how severe they are, and how well they can be prevented or managed.**\n\n## **Which side effects are common?**\n\nBy far the most common are **digestive complaints**:\n\n- **nausea** (the most common of all),\n- vomiting,\n- diarrhoea,\n- constipation,\n- plus bloating, abdominal pain or feeling full quickly.\n\nExactly how common depends on the active ingredient and the dose: nausea is reported – depending on the preparation and dosage – by around **15 to 44 percent** of people treated, with the higher doses used for weight management tending towards the upper end \\[2\\]. The good news: these complaints are usually **mild to moderate**, **dose-related** and generally ease off within **4 to 8 weeks** as the body adjusts.\n\n## **Why does the weight come back? Is it my fault?**\n\nNo. Regain is **not a sign of weakness or a lack of discipline**. Obesity is a recognised **chronic disease**. **GLP-1 medications** treat obesity for as long as they are used, but **they do not cure the disease**. After stopping treatment, hunger, the persistent thoughts about food (“**food noise**”), and the body’s biological counter-regulatory mechanisms may return or become more pronounced.\n\nA helpful comparison is **blood pressure medication**: its benefits generally last only as long as the medication is taken. The same applies to body weight—**biological mechanisms play a decisive role, not a lack of willpower.**\n\n## **Why do they happen at all?**\n\nThis is no coincidence—it is a direct consequence of how **GLP-1** works. It slows gastric emptying and influences appetite regulation in the brain. As a result, you feel full for longer, but gastrointestinal side effects may also occur. That creates the feeling of fullness – and at the same time irritates the digestive tract. That’s why the complaints are strongest at the start and after each dose increase, then settle down again.\n\nThat’s why **gradually increasing the dose** is not just a minor detail—it is essential for ensuring that the treatment is well tolerated.\n\n## **How do you get the common side effects under control?**\n\nA great deal can be cushioned with simple measures:\n\n1. **Increase the dose slowly.** Start low, build up step by step – and if needed, stay on a step longer until your body has adjusted. This is the biggest lever.\n2. **Smaller, more frequent meals** instead of large portions.\n3. **Avoid fatty, fried and heavily spiced food** – it makes nausea worse.\n4. **Drink enough.** Enough fluid prevents constipation and dehydration (especially important with vomiting or diarrhoea).\n5. **Don’t skip meals**, and don’t lie down right after eating.\n6. **Ginger or vitamin B6** can help relieve nausea. If symptoms are more severe or persist, medication may also be considered after consulting your doctor.\n\nIf you don’t tolerate a higher dose well, the goal is not to push through. Speak to your doctor—it’s often enough to stay on your current dose for a little longer.",{"_uid":813,"imageFit":814,"imageNew":815,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":816,"desktopImage":820},"3b1b2cae-e822-43c8-8997-e5a4d48065c5","contain",[],{"id":817,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":818,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":819,"is_external_url":20},202879211068817,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/aea4c82311/how-do-you-get-the-common-side-effects-under-control_.png",{"size":661},{"id":817,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":818,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":821,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},{"_uid":665,"content":823,"component":651},"## **Which side effects are rare – and when do you need to act?**\n\nLess common but medically significant side effects include **inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)**, **gallbladder problems** such as gallstones, and **dehydration** caused by severe vomiting or diarrhoea, which can also place strain on the kidneys. Taking certain diabetes medications at the same time—particularly **insulin** or **sulfonylureas**—can also increase the risk of **hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)**.\n\n**If you experience any of the following warning signs, you should seek prompt medical attention rather than wait:** - **severe, persistent upper abdominal pain**, possibly radiating to the back (a possible sign of pancreatitis) → seek emergency medical assessment - **persistent vomiting** (more than \\~24 hours) or signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness) - **yellowing of the skin/eyes**, fever with abdominal pain - signs of low blood sugar (trembling, sweating, confusion)\n\nWhen in doubt, always seek medical advice.\n\n## **And what about the things you read about?**\n\n- **The so-called “weight-loss face” / sagging skin:** This is usually the result of **rapid weight loss**, not the medicine itself. Losing weight more slowly and preserving muscle help.\n- **Muscle mass:** Muscle mass can also decrease during weight loss. Getting enough protein and doing targeted strength training can help preserve it as much as possible (learn more in our article on muscle and GLP-1).\n- **Mood:** there was an initial concern about suicidal thoughts with GLP-1. However, large analyses and regulators (the US FDA and the European EMA, 2024) found no established link between GLP-1 and increased suicidality risk; a systematic review reached the same conclusion \\[3\\]. Still, if you notice changes in your mood, talk to your doctor.\n\n## **Why medical guidance reduces side effects**\n\n**How well you tolerate the treatment depends largely on how the dose is increased.** A gradual, individually tailored dose escalation can reduce nausea and other gastrointestinal side effects, helping to prevent treatment discontinuation. This is where guided treatment comes in.\n\nAt *care*, that means in practice:\n\n- The dose is increased **by a doctor and tailored to you** – not by a one-size-fits-all schedule.\n- In **monthly video consultations**, complaints are discussed, tips are given and the dosage is adjusted when needed.\n- You know **who to turn to** if something comes up – instead of googling alone.\n\nThat’s how “side effects that put me off” usually become “complaints you’ve got under control”.\n\n**Not sure whether this is right for you?** Take the no-obligation **eligibility check**. If treatment may be suitable for you, CARE’s team of FMH-certified physicians will carefully review your information with no obligation. → [**Check your eligibility**](/ch-en/tests/medical-weight-loss)",{"_uid":825,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":826,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":827,"desktopImage":832},"28dd2abd-e767-4872-9cfc-354fe5bc19e8",[],{"id":828,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":829,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":830,"is_external_url":20},202879211105685,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2396x1800/d4e49f9674/why-medical-guidance-reduces-side-effects-en.png",{"size":831},"2396x1800",{"id":828,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":829,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":833,"is_external_url":20},{"size":831},{"_uid":835,"content":836,"component":651},"455c07fb-5a9e-450f-b242-53169e59e0fc","## **In brief**\n\nMost GLP-1 side effects are digestive complaints – unpleasant, but mild, dose-related and temporary. With a slow dose increase, small adjustments to diet and fluids, and medical guidance, they can usually be managed well. What matters is knowing the rare, serious **warning signs** and acting early. The goal isn't to eliminate side effects altogether, but to ensure they remain well managed.\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**How long do GLP-1 side effects last?** The common digestive complaints occur mainly at the start and after dose increases, and usually improve within 4 to 8 weeks as the body adjusts.\n\n**What helps best against nausea?** Increase the dose slowly, eat smaller and more frequent meals, avoid fatty and heavily spiced food, drink enough; some people find ginger or vitamin B6 helpful. For more severe complaints there are prescription medications.\n\n**Are GLP-1 medicines dangerous?** For most people they are well tolerated under medical guidance. Serious side effects are rare – what matters is knowing the warning signs and seeking medical advice when in doubt.\n\n**Do I have to stop treatment if I feel nauseous?** Not necessarily. Often it’s enough to stay on the current dose for longer or adjust your diet. This is best discussed with your doctor.\n\nYou can also read more in our our article on [stopping weight-loss injections](/ch-en/blog/articles/stopping-weight-loss-injections-what-happens-and-how-to-keep-your-result).",{"_uid":838,"content":839,"component":651},"65ea0c41-1796-43fd-8355-ba260ca642a9","### **Medical disclaimer**\n\n*This article is intended for general information and health education. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any prescription treatments mentioned are available only on a doctor’s prescription. If you have health concerns, please consult a doctor.*",{"_uid":841,"title":696,"content":842,"component":698},"c36bc18b-1cdf-468a-a844-f2241f9068fd","\\[1\\] Jalleh RJ, Talley NJ, Horowitz M, Nauck MA. The science of safety: adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists as glucose-lowering and obesity medications. J Clin Invest. 2026;136(4). doi:[10.1172/JCI194740](https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI194740).\n\n\\[2\\] Comparative gastrointestinal adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists and multi-target analogs in type 2 diabetes: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2025. doi:[10.3389/fphar.2025.1613610](https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1613610).\n\n\\[2\\] Association of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists With Risk of Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ([PMC11823376](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11823376/)); the FDA (Jan 2024) and EMA-PRAC (Apr 2024) found no established link.",[844],{"_uid":701,"title":845,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":846,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":847,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"GLP-1 Side Effects: Common, Rare & How to Manage",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"Which side effects GLP-1 really causes, why most are harmless, how to get nausea & co. under control – and which warning signs need a doctor.\n\n",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":849,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":853,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":854,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":857,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":850,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":852,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":851,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[855,856],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],{"name":717,"created_at":718,"published_at":719,"updated_at":720,"id":721,"uuid":722,"content":859,"slug":733,"full_slug":734,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":863,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":737,"first_published_at":738,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":864,"default_full_slug":734,"translated_slugs":867,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":724,"name":717,"role":725,"photo":860,"isFemale":18,"linkedin":862,"location":119,"component":120,"description":732},{"id":727,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":728,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":861,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":731,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":731},[],[865,866],{"id":741,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":742,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},{"id":744,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":745,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},[],[869],{"name":6,"created_at":870,"published_at":871,"updated_at":872,"id":873,"uuid":5,"content":874,"slug":9,"full_slug":7,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":876,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":877,"first_published_at":871,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":878,"default_full_slug":7,"translated_slugs":879,"_stopResolving":18},"2026-07-10T08:05:34.345Z","2026-07-10T08:05:53.088Z","2026-07-10T08:05:53.101Z",196530726315543,{"_uid":875,"title":6,"component":755},"eb4823f2-8d98-4589-b527-123b2de64101",[],"471c43a9-de60-4066-85e7-5f03782d645d",[],[],"The most common GLP-1 side effects affect the digestive system – nausea above all. They’re usually mild, dose-related and ease off after a few weeks. With slow dose increases and a few simple tricks, they’re manageable. Rare, serious side effects do exist – and for those, what counts is knowing the warning signs and getting them checked early.\n","2026-07-28 13:30",{"id":883,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":884,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":885,"is_external_url":20},202879211085204,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/e90efde82f/hero-2.png",{"size":661},{"id":883,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":884,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":887,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},"glp-1-side-effects-what-s-common-what-s-rare-and-how-to-get-them-under-control","ch-en/blog/articles/glp-1-side-effects-what-s-common-what-s-rare-and-how-to-get-them-under-control",-800,[],"dd7b05ce-f51b-4af4-bcde-916d53aaa355","2026-07-30T13:45:25.177Z",[895,900],{"id":896,"name":897,"slug":898,"published":18,"full_slug":899,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},202884712897583,"Effets secondaires des GLP-1 : ce qui est fréquent, ce qui est rare – et comment les maîtriser","effets-secondaires-glp-1-ce-qui-est-frequent-ce-qui-est-rare-et-comment-les-maitriser","ch-fr/blog/articles/effets-secondaires-glp-1-ce-qui-est-frequent-ce-qui-est-rare-et-comment-les-maitriser",{"id":901,"name":902,"slug":903,"published":18,"full_slug":904,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},202884705528878,"GLP-1-Nebenwirkungen: Was häufig ist, was selten – und wie du sie in den Griff bekommst","glp-1-nebenwirkungen-was-haeufig-ist-was-selten-ist-und-wie-du-sie-in-den-griff-bekommst","ch-de/blog/articles/glp-1-nebenwirkungen-was-haeufig-ist-was-selten-ist-und-wie-du-sie-in-den-griff-bekommst",[],{"name":907,"created_at":908,"published_at":909,"updated_at":910,"id":911,"uuid":912,"content":913,"slug":979,"full_slug":980,"sort_by_date":124,"position":981,"tag_list":982,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":983,"first_published_at":909,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":984,"default_full_slug":980,"translated_slugs":995},"Stopping weight-loss injections: what happens — and how to keep your result","2026-07-27T10:55:19.247Z","2026-07-30T14:09:54.825Z","2026-07-30T14:09:54.839Z",202588648476850,"f5da125f-ea5f-4a7d-8d3a-8869e4d4f2b9",{"_uid":646,"body":914,"meta":940,"title":907,"author":945,"reviewer":955,"component":747,"categories":965,"description":971,"publishedAt":972,"heroMobileImage":973,"heroDesktopImage":977},[915,917,925,927,935,937,938],{"_uid":649,"content":916,"component":651},"## **The three things that matter most**\n\n- In studies, a **large share** of the lost weight came back on average after stopping — but not all of it, and the regain slows down over time \\[1\\]\\[2\\].\n- The reason is the condition itself: obesity is **chronic**. **When treatment is discontinued, the body's biological regulatory mechanisms become active again**, much like they do in people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.\n- You keep your result best with a **plan**: a slow taper instead of stopping overnight, protein plus strength training, and continuous guidance.\n\nIt’s the question almost everyone asks before starting a “weight-loss injection” — medically a **GLP-1 medication**: “And then? Do I have to take this forever — and what happens if I stop?” It’s a fair question, and it deserves a clear answer rather than a marketing promise.\n\nThis article explains what happens when you stop, why it happens — and above all how to hold on to what you’ve achieved, if and when you reduce the treatment.\n\n## **What happens when you stop a weight-loss injection?**\n\nTwo things, fairly reliably: your **appetite returns**, usually within a few weeks. And with it, part of the weight often comes back.\n\nHow much? In the extension of the STEP-1 trial, participants regained on average about **two-thirds** of their lost weight one year after stopping — but on average they were still around **5.6% below** their starting weight (Wilding et al., 2022) \\[1\\]. The good news is that regaining weight after stopping treatment does not automatically mean that all the progress you've made is lost.\n\n## **Why does the weight come back? Is it my fault?**\n\nNo. Regain is **not a sign of weakness or a lack of discipline**. Obesity is a recognised **chronic disease**. **GLP-1 medications** treat obesity for as long as they are used, but **they do not cure the disease**. After treatment is discontinued, hunger, **\"food noise,\"** and the body's biological counter-regulatory mechanisms may return or become more pronounced.\n\nA helpful analogy is blood pressure treatment: its benefits generally last only as long as the medication is taken. The same is true for weight management—the key drivers are the body's biological regulatory mechanisms, not a lack of willpower.",{"_uid":813,"imageFit":814,"imageNew":918,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":919,"desktopImage":923},[],{"id":920,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":921,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":922,"is_external_url":20},202872951205126,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/62d877ff72/why-does-the-weight-come-back_-is-it-my-fault_.png",{"size":661},{"id":920,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":921,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":924,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},{"_uid":665,"content":926,"component":651},"## **Does that mean you have to take GLP-1 forever?**\n\nFor many people it’s a **longer-term** treatment — the same way blood pressure or cholesterol is managed long term. This is a normal response of the body, not a personal flaw.\n\nBut “forever” isn’t a given. Whether, when and how you reduce the dose or pause is an **individual, medical decision** — depending on your goal, your health and how stable your result is. What matters is less the “whether” and more the “how”: planned rather than abrupt.\n\n## **How do you keep your result?**\n\nThis is where the real leverage lies — and it’s greater than many people think.\n\n**Don’t stop abruptly; taper.** Reducing the treatment slowly rather than stopping overnight gives appetite and metabolism time to adjust — best supported by nutrition and exercise. That helps limit regain.\n\n**Muscle and movement protect your result.** In one analysis, physical activity markedly improved the odds of keeping the weight off. **The reason is simple:** muscle helps support energy expenditure and reduces the metabolic adaptations that occur during weight loss. That’s why it’s worth looking at body composition already **during** treatment (more on this in our article on muscle and GLP-1). Rule of thumb: enough protein and strength training two to three times a week.\n\n**A lifestyle that stays.** The habits you build during treatment—appropriate portion sizes, adequate protein intake, regular physical activity and good sleep—lay the foundation for what comes afterwards. The medication gives you a head start, but you're the one who has to walk the path.\n\n## **Why a guided programme makes the difference**\n\nThe gap between a “short-lived effect” and a “stable result” rarely comes down to the medication — it comes down to the support around it. That’s what *care* is built for:\n\n- **Monthly progress checks** including a muscle-fat analysis — you see early when something starts to drift, not months later.\n- **Medical video consultations** where dose, nutrition and — when the time comes — a planned taper are discussed.\n- **Support through the App** and help building habits that stay.\n\nThis way, the maintenance phase isn't an abrupt end to treatment, but a carefully planned part of the treatment journey.\n\n**Want to set it up right from the start?** Take the no-obligation **eligibility check**. If you may be eligible for treatment, CARE's team of FMH-certified physicians will carefully review your information, with no obligation on your part. → [**Check your eligibility**](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/medical-weight-loss/)",{"_uid":825,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":928,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":929,"desktopImage":933},[],{"id":930,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":931,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":932,"is_external_url":20},202872951205127,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2400x1800/d64b5bdf13/why-a-guided-programme-makes-the-difference-en.png",{"size":661},{"id":930,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":931,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":934,"is_external_url":20},{"size":661},{"_uid":835,"content":936,"component":651},"## **In brief**\n\nAfter stopping GLP-1 treatment, appetite and some weight regain are common—not because you've failed, but because obesity is a chronic disease. How much weight is regained depends largely on how you stop treatment: Gradually tapering off treatment, getting enough protein, doing regular strength training and maintaining ongoing medical follow-up can help you maintain the weight you've achieved. The key isn't choosing between \"forever\" or \"not at all,\" but following an individualised plan that's tailored to your needs.\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**Do you always regain weight after stopping GLP-1?** Often some of the weight returns, because appetite and metabolism come back. With a planned taper and a solid lifestyle, regain can be markedly limited.\n\n**Do you have to take GLP-1 for life?** For many people it’s a longer-term treatment, similar to blood pressure or cholesterol. Whether and when you reduce or pause is decided individually with your doctor.\n\n**What’s the best way to stop?** Usually not abruptly, but through a slow taper, supported by nutrition, exercise and medical monitoring.\n\n**Is the regain my failure?** No. It’s a biological response to stopping a treatment for a chronic disease — not a flaw in your character.",{"_uid":838,"content":839,"component":651},{"_uid":841,"title":696,"content":939,"component":698},"\\[1\\] Wilding JPH, et al. *Weight regain and cardiometabolic effects after withdrawal of semaglutide: the STEP 1 trial extension.* Diabetes Obes Metab. 2022;24(8):1553–1564. doi:[10.1111/dom.14725](https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.14725).\n\n\\[2\\] Aronne LJ, et al. *Continued treatment with tirzepatide for maintenance of weight reduction in adults with obesity (SURMOUNT-4).* JAMA. 2024;331(1):38–48. doi:[10.1001/jama.2023.24945](https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.24945).",[941],{"_uid":701,"title":942,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":943,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":944,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"Stopping weight-loss injections: what to expect",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"What happens when you stop a GLP-1 weight-loss injection, why weight often returns, and how to keep your result with a plan and medical guidance.\n",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":946,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":950,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":951,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":954,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":947,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":949,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":948,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[952,953],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],{"name":717,"created_at":718,"published_at":719,"updated_at":720,"id":721,"uuid":722,"content":956,"slug":733,"full_slug":734,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":960,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":737,"first_published_at":738,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":961,"default_full_slug":734,"translated_slugs":964,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":724,"name":717,"role":725,"photo":957,"isFemale":18,"linkedin":959,"location":119,"component":120,"description":732},{"id":727,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":728,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":958,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":731,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":731},[],[962,963],{"id":741,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":742,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},{"id":744,"name":717,"slug":733,"published":18,"full_slug":745,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},[],[966],{"name":6,"created_at":870,"published_at":871,"updated_at":872,"id":873,"uuid":5,"content":967,"slug":9,"full_slug":7,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":968,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":877,"first_published_at":871,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":969,"default_full_slug":7,"translated_slugs":970,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":875,"title":6,"component":755},[],[],[],"After stopping a GLP-1, appetite and “food noise” usually return within weeks, and some of the weight often comes back — that’s biology, not a personaHow much weight is regained also depends on how the treatment is stopped—whether it is discontinued gradually or abruptly, and whether it is supported by appropriate lifestyle strategies and medical supervision.\n","2026-07-27 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hältst","abnehmspritze-absetzen-was-passiert-und-wie-du-dein-ergebnis-haltst","ch-de/blog/articles/abnehmspritze-absetzen-was-passiert-und-wie-du-dein-ergebnis-haltst",{"id":991,"name":992,"slug":993,"published":18,"full_slug":994,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},202596369078348,"Arrêter l’injection pour maigrir : ce qui se passe — et comment garder votre résultat","arreter-linjection-pour-maigrir-ce-qui-se-passe-et-comment-garder-votre-resultat","ch-fr/blog/articles/arreter-linjection-pour-maigrir-ce-qui-se-passe-et-comment-garder-votre-resultat",[],{"name":997,"created_at":998,"published_at":999,"updated_at":1000,"id":1001,"uuid":1002,"content":1003,"slug":1102,"full_slug":1103,"sort_by_date":124,"position":1104,"tag_list":1105,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":1106,"first_published_at":999,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1107,"default_full_slug":1103,"translated_slugs":1118},"Full Body Check-up: What It Reveals About Your Health and Prevention","2026-07-10T09:13:32.272Z","2026-07-13T11:19:54.932Z","2026-07-13T11:19:54.949Z",196547429523565,"434c5f50-0ac7-494f-8e01-2db970f47de7",{"_uid":646,"body":1004,"meta":1068,"title":997,"author":1073,"component":747,"categories":1083,"description":1092,"publishedAt":1093,"heroMobileImage":1094,"heroDesktopImage":1098},[1005,1007,1009,1019,1021,1032,1035,1037,1048,1051,1062,1064,1066],{"_uid":649,"content":1006,"component":651},"## **At a glance**\n\n- Most major diseases — cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer — develop **over years and stay silent for a long time**. A check-up is built to use that quiet window.\n- A **single** lab value tells you little. Only the combination of many markers gives a reliable risk picture — which is why “broad” beats “narrow” here.\n- A check-up is **not a guarantee** that every illness will be found, and it does not replace medical assessment when you have symptoms. It gives you a **baseline** and clear next steps.\n\nMost of us know our bank balance more precisely than our blood values. Yet a quiet accounting runs in the body every day: cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, liver and kidney values shift slowly — often over years, often without us feeling anything. By the time a number becomes a symptom, a great deal of time has usually passed.\n\nA Full Body Check-up reverses that order. Instead of waiting until the body speaks up, you look early and systematically — at the point where the most can still be changed. This article explains what a Full Body Check-up actually is, why the **broad** view matters, what you can realistically expect, and how the process works at CARE.\n\n## **What is a Full Body Check-up?**\n\nA Full Body Check-up is a **comprehensive, preventive snapshot of your health** taken in a single appointment. Rather than checking one isolated value, it captures many areas at once: blood count and inflammation, blood lipids, glucose metabolism, liver, kidney and thyroid function, minerals, iron status and vitamins — complemented by measurements such as body composition and blood pressure.\n\nThe key difference from a typical doctor’s visit: a check-up is **not symptom-driven**. You don’t go because something hurts; you go to establish a **baseline** — a reference point you can measure yourself against over the years. That baseline becomes genuinely valuable if something later begins to change.\n\n## **Why prevention — isn’t a GP enough?**\n\nYour GP stays important — but plays a different role. Today’s most common diseases are **chronic and slow-moving**: worldwide, around **three in four deaths** are caused by non-communicable diseases, led by cardiovascular disease, followed by cancer and diabetes \\[1\\]. In Switzerland, cardiovascular disease and cancer together account for **roughly half of all deaths** \\[2\\]. The tricky part: they don’t hurt for a long time. High blood pressure, a rising long-term blood sugar, elevated blood lipids — all of it works in silence.\n\nThat’s exactly where the difference lies. General practice is deliberately **broad** and mostly **acute** in rhythm: little time per appointment, many different concerns, and — entirely logical within the KVG system — geared towards **medical necessity and cost-efficiency**. Systematic prevention, tracking trends across years and digital support are rarely part of that setup.\n\nThat’s precisely where CARE comes in. We specialise in **cardio-metabolic prevention, lipidology and longevity** — no acute day-to-day getting in the way, but a broad, doctor-interpreted view of your values, tracked over time in the app. Prevention, then, isn’t hypochondria — it’s **timing**: using the window in which a risk hasn’t yet become a disease, and in which lifestyle, nutrition or early treatment can do the most.",{"_uid":665,"content":1008,"component":651},"## **Why a single biomarker isn't enough**\n\nBecause health is a **system**, not a single value. A normal cholesterol reading is little comfort if blood sugar is climbing at the same time, liver values are rising and silent inflammation markers are elevated. Conversely, a single \"outlier\" is often harmless when the overall picture holds up.\n\nThink of it like a cockpit: one instrument won't tell you whether the flight is smooth. Only all the dials together give a reliable read. That's exactly why a good check-up measures **many markers together** and relates them to one another.\n\nOne example is **lipoprotein(a)**, or Lp(a) — a largely genetically determined, often overlooked risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The European societies ESC and EAS recommend measuring Lp(a) **at least once in a lifetime**, because a high value can substantially change your lifetime risk — independent of \"normal\" cholesterol \\[3\\]. Markers like this only deliver their value within a broader picture.",{"_uid":668,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1010,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1011,"desktopImage":1015},[],{"id":1012,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1013,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1014,"is_external_url":20},197629474880175,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/4f1cf5e711/biomarkers-mobile-en.png",{},{"id":1016,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1017,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1018,"is_external_url":20},197629475302078,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/18ba434505/biomarkers-desktop-en.png",{},{"_uid":677,"content":1020,"component":651},"## **What does the CARE Full Body Check-up measure?**\n\nThe CARE Full Body Check-up captures **133 biomarkers** in a single appointment — selected by a medical team and extended well beyond standard blood diagnostics. It covers, among others:\n\n- **Cardiovascular health & blood lipids** (optionally including Lp(a))\n- **Glucose metabolism** and insulin resistance\n- **Liver, kidney and thyroid function**\n- **Blood count & inflammation**\n- **Electrolytes, minerals, iron status and vitamins**\n- **Body composition** (muscle-fat analysis, including visceral fat)\n- **Blood pressure**\n\nIt also includes factors usually missing from a standard blood panel — lifestyle-related health-risk indicators and signals around nutrition, physical activity, sleep and recovery. On site, the appointment has three steps: the **muscle-fat analysis**, the **blood draw** and the **blood-pressure measurement** — around 20 minutes in total, with no prior doctor’s consultation required.\n\nAn honest caveat: “133 biomarkers” is not an end in itself. The value appears only once the results are **interpreted by a doctor** — more on that below.",{"_uid":1022,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1023,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1024,"desktopImage":1028},"744607da-9ba7-4532-becc-1d28a64b9a59",[],{"id":1025,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1026,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1027,"is_external_url":20},197629474945721,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/f2a6f35e1a/measure-mobile.png",{},{"id":1029,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1030,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1031,"is_external_url":20},197629474962106,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/ff0536a519/measure-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1033,"content":1034,"component":651},"7b35fbd9-c75f-4483-aef3-cb9c568763ea","## **Adaptable to your age and needs**\n\nA check-up isn’t an off-the-shelf package — it can be tailored to your age and your goals:\n\n- **Age-specific versions:** the Full Body Check-up also comes in **50+** and **60+** versions with age-relevant additional markers. From **50**, for example, we also measure **urine albumin** in the background — an early marker of kidney and cardiovascular risk. → [View the Full Body Check-up](https://care.health/ch-en/full-body-check-up/)\n- **Gender-specific hormone tests:** extend it on request with [Men’s Health](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/men-s-health/) or [Women’s Health](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/women-s-health/), including the relevant hormone values.\n- **Deep-dive analyses:** to look closer, add targeted modules — such as [Longevity Insight](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/longevity-insight/) (including the Omega-3 Index and homocysteine) or [Immune Support](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/immune-support/) (zinc, manganese, copper, selenium).\n- **Further targeted add-on tests:** add an [ECG](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/ecg/), a [Blood Group](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/blood-group/) determination **or various** [STD tests](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/std-all-in-one/) as needed.\n- **From measuring to acting:** identified nutrient gaps can be closed deliberately with [Personalized Supplements](https://care.health/ch-en/tests/personalized-supplements/) — derived by a doctor from your values, not off the shelf.\n\nGood to know: these **extensions and add-on modules are generally not covered by supplementary insurance** — unlike the preventive baseline check-up. They are usually self-pay.\n\n## **Who is a Full Body Check-up for — and who isn’t it for?**\n\nA check-up is especially worthwhile if you:\n\n- want a **broad baseline** of your health without yet knowing what to focus on,\n- want to know about risks **early**, rather than waiting,\n- have a family history (heart attack, diabetes, high blood lipids),\n- or want to **track** your values over time and improve them deliberately.\n\nAs a rough orientation, European and Swiss guidelines recommend assessing cardio-metabolic risks from mid-adulthood: a lipid/risk assessment for **men from \\~40** and **women from \\~50** (ESC/AGLA), and **diabetes screening from \\~40**, especially with overweight (SGED) — earlier if risk factors are present \\[4\\]. Anyone with a family history often benefits sooner.\n\nA check-up is **less suitable** as the sole answer if you have **acute symptoms** — chest pain, persistent fever, a suspicious skin change. Those belong directly in a doctor’s hands, not in a screening programme. And a check-up does not replace specific screenings recommended by age and sex (such as colorectal, breast or skin cancer screening).\n\n## **What does a check-up give you — and what are realistic expectations?**\n\nRealistically, a Full Body Check-up gives you three things above all: **clarity**, a **baseline** and **concrete next steps**. You see in black and white where you stand — and whether there are areas you (or your doctor) should act on.\n\nWhat a check-up is **not**: a guarantee. No test finds every disease, and a clear result is good news, not a free pass. Equally, an abnormal value doesn’t automatically mean a diagnosis — it’s a **signal** that is interpreted medically and, if needed, investigated further.\n\nThe real leverage lies in **what comes after**: many risks — elevated blood lipids, rising blood sugar, high blood pressure, nutrient gaps — can be influenced through lifestyle, targeted nutrition, exercise or early treatment before they become a chronic problem. That is what the baseline is for.",{"_uid":835,"content":1036,"component":651},"## **How does the Full Body Check-up work at CARE?**\n\nThe process is deliberately low-threshold:\n\n- **Book an appointment.** You choose a slot online in seconds at a centrally located partner lab — at locations across Switzerland.\n- **Visit the partner lab.** Medical professionals carry out the check-up in under 20 minutes (muscle-fat analysis, blood draw, blood pressure). No prior doctor’s consultation is needed.\n- **Results in the App.** As soon as your lab values are available (typically within 10–15 days), they are reviewed by **FMH-certified doctors** and released in the CARE App — clearly presented, with interpretation and recommendations.\n- **Concrete next steps.** Depending on your results, you get clear medical recommendations — including targeted **re-checks of individual values**: if a value is off, we might advise measuring it again in **2–3 months** to see whether it has improved. Plus matching follow-up tests, personalised nutrient recommendations or lifestyle measures.\n\nAnd when more is needed, the support doesn’t stop at a recommendation: where useful, we can **refer you to your GP or a specialist** or — when medically indicated — also **prescribe medication**. That turns a lab report into a real next step.\n\nThe difference from a plain lab test lies precisely in this **medical guidance**: values without interpretation often unsettle more than they help. At CARE, an interdisciplinary FMH team in preventive and longevity medicine stands behind the results.",{"_uid":1038,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1039,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1040,"desktopImage":1044},"0b2ce1b5-f4c5-438f-97a8-84ab30ea761b",[],{"id":1041,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1042,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1043,"is_external_url":20},197629474917045,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/15df842a60/how-it-works-mobile.png",{},{"id":1045,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1046,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1047,"is_external_url":20},197629474912947,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/8dac9c2008/how-it-works-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1049,"content":1050,"component":651},"79f90fe6-2f03-414d-a171-f49e75903dad","## **What does it cost — and does insurance contribute?**\n\nThe CARE Full Body Check-up costs **CHF 690**. Because it is **pure prevention** without an already-known illness, **many Swiss supplementary insurers** contribute to the cost — up to a substantial share, depending on your policy. After your medical report is released, you automatically receive a **document to submit to your insurer**.\n\nTo be clear: whether and how much is reimbursed depends on your **individual supplementary insurance** — basic insurance (KVG) generally does not cover general preventive check-ups. Check your policy or clarify coverage in advance. (We go deeper into how KVG and supplementary insurance (VVG) differ, and what to watch for with reimbursement, in a separate article.)\n\n**Get clarity — doctor-reviewed.** If you want to know where your health stands today, a Full Body Check-up is the cleanest first step: measured broadly, reviewed by FMH doctors, with clear next steps. → [Book your Full Body Check-up](https://care.health/ch-en/full-body-check-up/)\n\n*Still considering? Check first whether your supplementary insurance contributes — or subscribe to our newsletter for honest prevention without the hype.* → [Check your insurance coverage](/ch-en/insurance)",{"_uid":1052,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1053,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1054,"desktopImage":1058},"ab1ffce5-0c46-4525-8cff-f4b0bfccdd89",[],{"id":1055,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1056,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1057,"is_external_url":20},197634622209148,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/5cd7186c93/outro-mobile-en-1.png",{},{"id":1059,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1060,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1061,"is_external_url":20},197634621951097,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/0d92f912a0/outro-desktop-en-1.png",{},{"_uid":689,"content":1063,"component":651},"## **The bottom line**\n\nA Full Body Check-up is neither a luxury nor scaremongering — it’s a sober snapshot. Its value lies in the broad, doctor-interpreted overall picture: it makes silent risks visible, creates a baseline, and shows you where early action does the most. It isn’t a guarantee — but it’s one of the smartest starting points for looking after your long-term health, informed and calm.\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**What exactly is a Full Body Check-up?**\n\nA comprehensive preventive examination that captures many areas of health at once in a single appointment — blood values, metabolism, cardiovascular markers, organ function and body composition. At CARE that’s 133 biomarkers, reviewed by a doctor.\n\n**From what age does a health check-up make sense?**\n\nThere’s no fixed limit. Guidelines recommend metabolic and lipid screening from mid-adulthood at the latest (around 40; blood lipids men \\~40 / women \\~50), and earlier with a family history or risk factors. A broad baseline check can make sense younger, to create a reference point.\n\n**How long does the check-up take, and do I need to fast?**\n\nThe on-site appointment takes around 20 minutes. For meaningful blood values (e.g. blood sugar, lipids) testing is usually done fasting — you’ll receive the exact preparation instructions when you book.\n\n**Does insurance cover the cost?**\n\nBasic insurance (KVG) generally does not cover general preventive check-ups. Many **supplementary insurers**, however, contribute to pure prevention. Whether and how much is reimbursed depends on your policy — you receive a submission document after the check-up.\n\n**Does a check-up replace a visit to my GP?**\n\nNo — the two complement each other. Your GP is the right address for acute symptoms. CARE specialises in the other side: systematic, cardio-metabolic prevention with broad measurement, medical interpretation and tracking over time. Together they give you better coverage.\n\n**What happens if a value is abnormal?**\n\nAn abnormal value is a signal, not a diagnosis. CARE’s doctors interpret the result and, if needed, recommend further investigation or concrete measures — so you know what the value means for you.",{"_uid":692,"content":1065,"component":651},"### **Medical note**\n\n*This article is for general information and health education. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Whether a particular check-up or examination is right for you is decided in a medical assessment. If you have health complaints, consult a doctor.*",{"_uid":695,"title":696,"content":1067,"component":698},"### \n\n\\[1\\] World Health Organization — *Noncommunicable diseases* (Fact sheet). NCDs cause around 74% of global deaths; cardiovascular disease leading. \u003Chttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[2\\] Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) / [swissinfo.ch](http://swissinfo.ch) — Cause-of-death statistics, Switzerland 2024: cardiovascular disease and cancer as leading causes. \u003Chttps://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/cardiovascular-disease-is-the-leading-cause-of-death/90683162> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[3\\] European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) — 2022 Lp(a) Consensus Statement: measure Lp(a) at least once in a lifetime. \u003Chttps://www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S0021-9150(23)00182-X/fulltext> (accessed 25/06/2026)\n\n\\[4\\] European Society of Cardiology (ESC, prevention 2021) · AGLA (Switzerland) · SGED/SSED — cardio-metabolic and diabetes screening from mid-adulthood (blood lipids men \\~40 / women \\~50). [https://agla.ch/de](https://agla.ch/de/empfehlungen/pravention-der-atherosklerose) (accessed 25/06/2026)",[1069],{"_uid":701,"title":1070,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":1071,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":1072,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"Full Body Check-up: 133 Biomarkers, Doctor-Reviewed",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"What a Full Body Check-up measures, why 133 biomarkers beat single values — and how to start in Switzerland. Doctor-reviewed.\n\n",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":1074,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":1078,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1079,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":1082,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":1075,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":1077,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1076,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[1080,1081],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],[1084],{"name":25,"created_at":750,"published_at":751,"updated_at":750,"id":752,"uuid":24,"content":1085,"slug":32,"full_slug":26,"sort_by_date":124,"position":756,"tag_list":1086,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":759,"first_published_at":760,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1087,"default_full_slug":26,"translated_slugs":1091,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":754,"title":25,"component":755},[],[1088,1089,1090],{"id":763,"name":25,"slug":32,"published":20,"full_slug":764,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":765},{"id":29,"name":25,"slug":30,"published":18,"full_slug":31,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":21},{"id":768,"name":25,"slug":32,"published":20,"full_slug":769,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":770},[],"A Full Body Check-up makes your health visible — blood values, metabolism, cardiovascular markers, organs and body composition, all in one appointment. What matters isn't the single number but the complete picture: it surfaces silent risks early, while you can still influence them. At CARE, that's 133 biomarkers — reviewed by an FMH medical team, and many supplementary insurers contribute to the cost.\n\n\n","2026-07-06 09:00",{"id":1095,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1096,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1097,"is_external_url":20},197629474876078,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/4e5e98aa49/hero-mobile.png",{},{"id":1099,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1100,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1101,"is_external_url":20},197629475044029,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/059d9cd5d6/hero-desktop.png",{},"full-body-check-up-what-it-reveals-about-your-health-and-prevention","ch-en/blog/articles/full-body-check-up-what-it-reveals-about-your-health-and-prevention",-860,[],"d2aa4b83-61ec-4246-a6e8-2352a8454e0d",[1108,1113],{"id":1109,"name":1110,"slug":1111,"published":18,"full_slug":1112,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},196558098048494,"Ganzkörper Check-up: Was er über deine Gesundheit und Prävention verrät","ganzkorper-check-up-was-er-uber-deine-gesundheit-und-pravention-verrat","ch-de/blog/articles/ganzkorper-check-up-was-er-uber-deine-gesundheit-und-pravention-verrat",{"id":1114,"name":1115,"slug":1116,"published":18,"full_slug":1117,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},196563811160718,"Check-up Complet : ce qu'il révèle sur votre santé et votre prévention","full-body-check-up-what-it-rcheck-up-complet-ce-qu-il-revele-sur-votre-sante-et-votre-preventioneveals-about-your-health-and-prevention","ch-fr/blog/articles/full-body-check-up-what-it-rcheck-up-complet-ce-qu-il-revele-sur-votre-sante-et-votre-preventioneveals-about-your-health-and-prevention",[],{"name":1120,"created_at":1121,"published_at":1122,"updated_at":1123,"id":1124,"uuid":1125,"content":1126,"slug":1192,"full_slug":1193,"sort_by_date":124,"position":1194,"tag_list":1195,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":1196,"first_published_at":1197,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1198,"default_full_slug":1193,"translated_slugs":1209},"Muscle, Not Just Kilos: Why Body Composition Matters When You Lose Weight on GLP-1","2026-07-10T08:47:47.462Z","2026-07-13T14:04:41.169Z","2026-07-13T14:04:41.185Z",196541101964060,"fbf9d11d-b679-4668-b802-2ca20934656d",{"_uid":646,"body":1127,"meta":1162,"title":1120,"author":1167,"component":747,"categories":1177,"description":1183,"publishedAt":1093,"heroMobileImage":1184,"heroDesktopImage":1188},[1128,1130,1132,1142,1144,1146,1156,1158,1160],{"_uid":649,"content":1129,"component":651},"## **The three things to remember**\n\n- Part of the weight you lose is fat-free mass (including muscle) — in studies, roughly **20–30%**. At the same time, the ratio of muscle to fat often improves.\n- Keeping muscle is **largely in your hands**: enough protein and regular resistance training make the biggest difference.\n- So it isn’t the number on the scale that counts, but **how** you lose weight — and only your body composition shows that.\n\nThe scale is a poor storyteller. It gives you a single number — but it can’t tell you whether you’ve lost fat or also broken down muscle. And that’s exactly the difference that matters when you lose weight on GLP-1: losing weight is not the same as losing it *well*.\n\nThis article looks at where things stand with **muscle loss on GLP-1**, what the research says — and, above all, what you can do yourself so that in the end you lose mainly fat and keep your muscle.\n\n## **Do you lose muscle when you lose weight on GLP-1?**\n\nShort answer: yes, some of it. Whenever you lose weight — whether through diet, surgery or GLP-1 — part of it always comes from **fat-free mass**, which includes muscle. In analyses of GLP-1 studies, that share sat at roughly **20 to 30 percent** of the weight lost \\[1\\].\n\nThat sounds like a lot at first. But two things round out the picture:\n\nFirst, the **ratio** often improves. In the DXA body-composition substudy of the STEP-1 trial, fat-free mass fell by around 10 percent — yet its *share* of total weight rose slightly, because considerably more **fat** was lost \\[1\\]. The body became leaner overall, not “more muscle-poor” in relative terms.\n\nSecond, and this is the genuinely good news: muscle loss depends **more on your behaviour than on the medication**. That’s where you can step in.\n\n## **Why does muscle mass matter so much in the first place?**\n\nMuscle isn’t just about looks. It’s your **metabolic engine**: more muscle mass means your body burns more energy even at rest. Lose a lot of muscle and your resting metabolic rate drops — which makes *keeping* the weight off harder (one reason crash diets so often end in the yo-yo effect).\n\nMuscle also underpins everyday strength, mobility, bone health and — especially from midlife onward — protection against age-related muscle loss. Low skeletal-muscle mass is linked to a roughly **57% higher risk of all-cause mortality** \\[2\\]. Keeping muscle is one of the most important factors in making your result **healthy and lasting**.\n\n## **The good news: keeping muscle is largely in your hands**\n\nHow much muscle mass you keep is largely up to you — through nutrition and training. The evidence here is reassuringly clear.\n\nRecent analyses (2025) show that combining GLP-1 treatment with strength training and adequate protein markedly reduces the share of weight lost as muscle — a big difference from “just eating less.”\n\nThe medication curbs your appetite — but it’s what you eat and how you move that saves your muscle.",{"_uid":665,"content":1131,"component":651},"## **How much protein — and what kind of training?**\n\nTwo levers, both well supported:\n\n**Protein.** During weight loss, your body needs an above-average amount of protein to hold on to muscle. Current recommendations for people on GLP-1 therapy sit at around **1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day** — toward the upper end while you’re losing weight. In practice that means **20–40 g of protein per meal**, spread across the day. Good sources include quark, eggs, pulses, fish, poultry or tofu.\n\nThere’s a catch: GLP-1 lowers your appetite — which is exactly when many people find it hard to eat enough protein. This is where a plan helps (and sometimes targeted supplementation).\n\n**Resistance training.** A protein-rich diet alone isn’t enough — muscle is truly preserved only when you pair it with **regular resistance training**. The rough recommendation: **at least 2–3 strength sessions per week**, plus some endurance work (a guideline of around 150 minutes per week). You don’t need to become a bodybuilder — regular training with your own body weight, resistance bands or dumbbells already makes a big difference.\n\n### ",{"_uid":668,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1133,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1134,"desktopImage":1138},[],{"id":1135,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1136,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1137,"is_external_url":20},197678656166254,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/d0eeb21427/protein-training-mobile.png",{},{"id":1139,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1140,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1141,"is_external_url":20},197678656239983,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/bdb05a6e84/protein-training-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":677,"content":1143,"component":651},"## **Why the scale deceives you — and what to measure instead**\n\nIf the scale is all that counts, the most important part slips under the radar. Minus 6 kilos could mean: 6 kilos of fat gone (great) — or 4 kilos of fat and 2 kilos of muscle (not good). The number is the same; the health behind it is entirely different.\n\nWhat you really want to see is your **body composition**: how much **fat** you’re losing and how much **muscle mass** you’re keeping. A **muscle-fat analysis** makes that visible — turning “I hope I’m doing this right” into “I can see it in black and white.” That’s not only motivating; it also lets you adjust course early if too much muscle is being lost.",{"_uid":1033,"content":1145,"component":651},"## **How *care* supports your body composition**\n\nThat’s why a muscle-fat analysis is a fixed part of treatment at *care* — not a one-off gimmick, but **every month**:\n\n- A **baseline assessment at the start** shows your starting point.\n- After that, your body composition is measured **monthly** — fat and muscle separately, not just your weight.\n- In the **medical video consultation**, the results are discussed: nutrition and training tips, managing side effects and — if needed — adjusting your dose.\n- In the **App**, you follow your progress and see whether you’re on the right track.\n\nThe focus isn’t the scale, but a healthy, sustainable result — with medical support.\n\n**Want to know where you stand — and whether a supported treatment fits you?** Take the no-obligation **eligibility check**. If you’re eligible, *care*’s FMH medical team reviews your details — medically checked, no pressure. → [Check your eligibility](/ch-en/tests/medical-weight-loss)",{"_uid":1022,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1147,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1148,"desktopImage":1152},[],{"id":1149,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1150,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1151,"is_external_url":20},197678655568227,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/32bbf95be8/care-desktop-en-1.png",{},{"id":1153,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1154,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1155,"is_external_url":20},197678655801703,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/47602a96a4/care-desktop-en.png",{},{"_uid":835,"content":1157,"component":651},"## **In brief**\n\nWhen you lose weight on GLP-1 you do lose some muscle mass too — but how much is largely in your own hands. Enough protein and regular resistance training are the strongest levers, and looking at your **body composition** rather than just the scale is what makes the difference between “lighter” and “healthier.” Measure it, with medical support, and you don’t just lose weight — you lose it the right way.\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**Do you inevitably lose muscle on GLP-1?** Part of the weight you lose is fat-free mass, but the muscle loss can be sharply limited with protein and resistance training. In studies that included training and adequate protein, muscle loss was correspondingly small.\n\n**How much protein should I eat per day?** As a guideline, around 1.2–1.6 g per kilogram of body weight per day — toward the upper end while losing weight — ideally spread across several meals. Your individual amount is something your doctor will discuss with you.\n\n**Is protein alone enough to keep muscle?** No. Protein works best together with regular resistance training (around 2–3 times per week).\n\n**Why does *care* measure muscle-fat analysis every month?** Because the scale alone doesn’t show whether you’re losing fat or muscle. The monthly measurement makes your progress visible and allows the treatment to be adjusted when needed.",{"_uid":838,"content":1159,"component":651},"### \n\n### **Medical disclaimer**\n\n*This article is intended for general information and health education. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any prescription treatments mentioned are available only on a doctor’s prescription. If you have health concerns, please consult a doctor.*",{"_uid":841,"title":696,"content":1161,"component":698},"\\[1\\] Wilding JPH, et al. *Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1).* N Engl J Med. 2021;384(11):989–1002. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2032183](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183).\n\n\\[2\\] Low skeletal muscle mass index and all-cause mortality risk in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. PLOS One. 2023. doi:[10.1371/journal.pone.0286745](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286745).",[1163],{"_uid":701,"title":1164,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":1165,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":1166,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"GLP-1 & Muscle Loss: Body Composition, Not Just Scale",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"Do you lose muscle on GLP-1? What the studies show, how protein and training help you keep muscle — and why body composition matters more than the scale.\n\n",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":1168,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":1172,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1173,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":1176,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":1169,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":1171,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1170,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[1174,1175],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],[1178],{"name":6,"created_at":870,"published_at":871,"updated_at":872,"id":873,"uuid":5,"content":1179,"slug":9,"full_slug":7,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":1180,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":877,"first_published_at":871,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1181,"default_full_slug":7,"translated_slugs":1182,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":875,"title":6,"component":755},[],[],[],"When you lose weight on GLP-1, you don’t only lose fat — you also lose some muscle. That’s normal, but it’s not something to shrug off. How much muscle you keep is driven mostly by protein and resistance training, not by the medication itself. If you only watch the scale, you miss the part that matters most: your body composition.\n\n\n",{"id":1185,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1186,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1187,"is_external_url":20},197678655854952,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/31dec58f42/hero-mobile-2.png",{},{"id":1189,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1190,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1191,"is_external_url":20},197678656252272,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/f41590d1e8/hero-desktop-2.png",{},"muscle-not-just-kilos-why-body-composition-matters-when-you-lose-weight-on-glp-1","ch-en/blog/articles/muscle-not-just-kilos-why-body-composition-matters-when-you-lose-weight-on-glp-1",-840,[],"6fbe4416-ca6c-46ab-89cb-ff407d8735b5","2026-07-13T14:02:44.870Z",[1199,1204],{"id":1200,"name":1201,"slug":1202,"published":18,"full_slug":1203,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},196542953237537,"Muskeln statt nur Kilos: Warum die Körperzusammensetzung beim Abnehmen mit GLP-1 entscheidend ist","muskeln-statt-nur-kilos-warum-die-korperzusammensetzung-beim-abnehmen-mit-glp-1-entscheidend-ist","ch-de/blog/articles/muskeln-statt-nur-kilos-warum-die-korperzusammensetzung-beim-abnehmen-mit-glp-1-entscheidend-ist",{"id":1205,"name":1206,"slug":1207,"published":18,"full_slug":1208,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},196544123993524,"Du muscle, pas seulement des kilos : pourquoi la composition corporelle compte quand on perd du poids avec un GLP-1","du-muscle-pas-seulement-des-kilos-pourquoi-la-composition-corporelle-compte-quand-on-perd-du-poids-avec-un-glp-1","ch-fr/blog/articles/du-muscle-pas-seulement-des-kilos-pourquoi-la-composition-corporelle-compte-quand-on-perd-du-poids-avec-un-glp-1",[],{"name":1211,"created_at":1212,"published_at":1213,"updated_at":1214,"id":1215,"uuid":1216,"content":1217,"slug":1345,"full_slug":1346,"sort_by_date":124,"position":1347,"tag_list":1348,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":1349,"first_published_at":1350,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1351,"default_full_slug":1346,"translated_slugs":1362},"GLP-1 for Weight Loss: How the “Weight-Loss Injections” Work – and Who They’re For in Switzerland","2026-07-06T09:59:03.045Z","2026-08-03T10:38:06.599Z","2026-08-03T10:38:06.618Z",195143037180212,"1d5abb33-02fe-4636-be07-78af13fd8a7d",{"_uid":646,"body":1218,"meta":1284,"title":1289,"author":1290,"reviewer":1300,"component":747,"categories":1330,"description":1336,"publishedAt":1093,"heroMobileImage":1337,"heroDesktopImage":1341},[1219,1221,1223,1233,1235,1237,1247,1249,1259,1261,1264,1275,1278,1281],{"_uid":649,"content":1220,"component":651},"## **The key points**\n\n- GLP-1 medications are not lifestyle products, but medical treatments for obesity and severe overweight. They offer genuine—and in some cases outstanding—benefits, but they also come with real side effects.\n- In Switzerland, these medications are prescription-only. Health insurance covers the cost only under strict eligibility criteria (as of 2026).\n- The first step isn't simply to buy the medication. It's to find out whether a medically supervised treatment is appropriate and feasible for you.\n\nAnyone who has ever seriously tried to lose weight knows the feeling: you eat more mindfully, become more physically active—and yet, at some point, your body seems to pull you back towards its previous weight. Maintaining weight is influenced by powerful biological mechanisms, including hormones, hunger and metabolism.\n\nThis is exactly where **GLP-1 medications** come in—the \"weight loss injections\" everyone has been talking about in recent months. This article explains how they work, who they are intended for, how to use them effectively and safely, and the risks involved. By the end, you'll be better equipped to decide whether this type of treatment may be right for you.\n\n## **What are GLP-1 medications – the substance class behind the “weight-loss injections”?**\n\n**GLP-1** stands for **glucagon-like peptide-1**, a hormone that your intestines naturally release after you eat. GLP-1 medications mimic the effects of this hormone. Medically, they are known as **GLP-1 receptor agonists**.\n\nThere are different medications within this class. Some act only on the **GLP-1 receptor** (such as **semaglutide**, marketed as **Wegovy®**), while others also target a second receptor called **GIP** (such as **tirzepatide**, marketed as **Mounjaro®**). Most medications in this class are administered as **subcutaneous injections**.\n\nAll of these medications are **prescription-only** and should be used under medical supervision. Whether a particular medication—or any GLP-1 treatment at all—is appropriate should be decided jointly by you and your doctor after carefully weighing the expected benefits, potential risks and costs.\n\nA structured treatment programme with regular medical follow-up helps improve adherence, ensures continuity of care and ultimately leads to better outcomes. Obesity is a recognised chronic disease with significant health consequences. For most people who are eligible, the benefits of appropriate medication clearly outweigh the relatively few—and usually temporary—side effects.",{"_uid":665,"content":1222,"component":651},"## **How do GLP-1 medications work in the body?**\n\nThink of **GLP-1** as a messenger between your gut and your brain. It translates the signal *\"I've eaten\"* into *\"You're full.\"* GLP-1 medications strengthen this signal, helping you feel full sooner and for longer than you normally would.\n\nSpecifically, these medications work in three ways:\n\n- **Appetite regulation:** They act on areas of the brain that regulate hunger and reward. This reduces appetite and quiets what many people call **\"food noise\"**—the persistent thoughts and mental preoccupation with food.\n- **Slower gastric emptying:** Food stays in the stomach for longer, helping you feel satisfied for longer after eating.\n- **Improved insulin response:** They stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin when blood sugar levels are elevated. This is the original reason these medications were developed—to treat **type 2 diabetes**.\n\nThe first human study identifying GLP-1 as an effective **satiety hormone** was published as early as **1987** (Kreymann et al., *The Lancet*) \\[1\\]. In recognition of the discovery and development of this class of medicines, the researchers involved received the prestigious **Lasker\\~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award** in **2024**.\n\nIn other words, **GLP-1 is not a passing trend—it's the result of nearly four decades of scientific research.**\n\n### ",{"_uid":668,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1224,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1225,"desktopImage":1229},[],{"id":1226,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1227,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1228,"is_external_url":20},197670535919424,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/883949a409/how-it-works-desktop-2.png",{},{"id":1230,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1231,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1232,"is_external_url":20},197670535882558,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/30f4775020/how-it-works-desktop-1.png",{},{"_uid":677,"content":1234,"component":651},"## What does treatment look like in everyday life?\n\nMany people describe the following changes while taking **GLP-1 medication**:\n\n- Feeling less hungry overall and becoming full sooner\n- Fewer food cravings\n- Naturally eating smaller portions—without feeling deprived\n\nThis is exactly the point that obesity specialists, including **CARE physician Dr Melanie Walther**, often emphasise:\n\n> **\"Weight loss is the natural result of a well-understood biological process that's being supported. Medication makes the essential changes to nutrition and lifestyle much easier to achieve, which is why the results can be so remarkable.\"**\n\n### What about the injections?\n\nMost GLP-1 medications are injected **once a week** into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin using a thin, pre-filled injection pen, usually in the abdomen or thigh. The needle is very fine, and after a brief introduction, most people find the injections straightforward and easy to administer.\n\n### What do the first few weeks feel like?\n\nTreatment always starts with a **low dose**, which is gradually increased over time. This allows your body to adjust to the medication and improves tolerability.\n\nDuring the first few weeks, **mild gastrointestinal side effects** are the most common (see Chapter 7). Weight loss is also usually gradual at first—which is both **normal and intentional**.\n\n## **Who is a GLP-1 treatment for – and who isn’t it for?**\n\nIn Switzerland, **semaglutide** and **tirzepatide** are approved by Swissmedic for weight management in adults with **obesity** (a body mass index \\[BMI\\] of **30 or above**) or **overweight** (a BMI of **27 or above**) with at least one weight-related condition, such as **prediabetes, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea or high blood pressure**. However, the eligibility criteria and health insurance reimbursement differ slightly between the two medications (see Chapter 9).\n\nThe key point is that these medications are intended for people whose weight has a significant impact on their health, both now and over the long term. They are designed to be part of a **long-term, medically supervised treatment plan**, not a short-term solution for a few weeks.\n\nWhether treatment is suitable for you depends on your **BMI** and any weight-related health conditions. Certain pre-existing conditions—including some types of cancer, **type 1 diabetes**, a history of **pancreatitis**, psychiatric conditions, eating disorders, or certain rare inherited syndromes—should also be carefully discussed with your doctor before starting treatment.\n\nIf you're unsure whether this treatment may be right for you, our [**eligibility check**](https://booking.care.health/ch-en/weightloss-form/?\\_gl=1\\*tiqu8j\\*\\_gcl_au\\*MTg5NTQwODQ4Ni4xNzg1MjI5NTAxLjcwNDYwODUzLjE3ODU0MTQ3NjYuMTc4NTQxNjg5OS4xMjYyMTExNzEuMTc4NTQxNDc2Ni4xNzg1NDIzMjA2\\*\\_ga\\*NDcyMjkwNzg3LjE3Nzc0NTM0Nzg.\\*\\_ga_67EVPSRHTV\\*czE3ODU3NDkzNjgkbzExNSRnMSR0MTc4NTc0OTQ1NCRqNTYkbDAkaDExNjgyMTA3MzkkZEQzcTJWRktIYjBJdTR4cDYzTG1rYUdaRnhHTXlxRnQ2Umc.) can help you assess your options in just a few minutes, with no obligation.",{"_uid":1033,"content":1236,"component":651},"## **How much weight can you realistically lose?**\n\nThis varies greatly from person to person and depends on your starting point, genetics, how consistently you take the medication, and whether you follow a well-structured treatment plan. The lifestyle changes you make alongside the medication also play a major role in both **how much weight you lose** and **how well you maintain that weight over time**.\n\nHere's what the research shows:\n\n- In the **STEP 1 trial**, adults with overweight or obesity treated with **semaglutide 2.4 mg** lost an average of **around 15% of their body weight** over **68 weeks**, compared with approximately **2–3%** in the placebo group (Wilding et al., *NEJM*, 2021) \\[2\\].\n- In the **SURMOUNT-1 trial**, participants receiving the highest dose of **tirzepatide** lost **up to around 21% of their body weight** on average over **72 weeks** (Jastreboff et al., *NEJM*, 2022).\n\nTwo important points should be kept in mind. First, these are **clinical trial results**, not a guarantee of individual outcomes. Second—and this is often overlooked—all participants in these studies also received guidance on **nutrition and physical activity**. The medication was **never used on its own**, but always as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.",{"_uid":1022,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1238,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1239,"desktopImage":1243},[],{"id":1240,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1241,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1242,"is_external_url":20},197670536206147,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/09bac1681e/who-is-it-for-mobile.png",{},{"id":1244,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1245,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1246,"is_external_url":20},197670536533829,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/b129fa0e55/who-is-it-for-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":835,"content":1248,"component":651},"## **Benefits beyond weight loss**\n\nOne particularly important aspect from a preventive health perspective is that the benefits of GLP-1 medications extend **well beyond weight loss alone**.\n\n- **Cardiovascular health:** In the **SELECT trial**, which included more than **17,000 adults with obesity but without diabetes**, **semaglutide** reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by around **20%** (Lincoff et al., *NEJM*, 2023).\n- **Kidney health:** The **FLOW trial** was stopped early because of its clear effectiveness. In people with **type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease**, treatment reduced the risk of kidney disease progression and cardiovascular death by around **24%** (*NEJM*, 2024).\n- **Liver health:** For **metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)**, data from the **ESSENCE programme** suggest that GLP-1 treatment may improve liver disease.\n\nThis aligns with **CARE's integrative approach** to preventive health. Weight is rarely an isolated issue—it is closely linked to the risk of metabolic disease and cardiovascular conditions such as **heart attack** and **stroke**. Once a meaningful amount of weight loss is achieved, the benefits extend far beyond cosmetic appearance or everyday comfort.",{"_uid":1038,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1250,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1251,"desktopImage":1255},[],{"id":1252,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1253,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1254,"is_external_url":20},197671270000494,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/9cc8b8d663/weight-lose-mobile-1.png",{},{"id":1256,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1257,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1258,"is_external_url":20},197671270127471,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/4d4ae755a2/glp-1-care-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1049,"content":1260,"component":651},"## **What side effects and risks are there?**\n\nLike any effective medication, **GLP-1 medications can cause side effects**. The most common are **gastrointestinal symptoms**, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation. These are usually mild to moderate and often improve as your body adjusts to the medication—which is why the dose is increased gradually.\n\nLess common, but medically significant, side effects include **inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)** and **gallstones**. A potential **loss of muscle mass during weight loss** is another important consideration (see Chapter 10). People who are also taking other diabetes medications, such as **insulin** or **sulfonylureas**, have an increased risk of **hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)**.\n\nThat’s why the **benefits and risks should always be carefully weighed**—a decision that should be made together with a healthcare professional, not by yourself through online information alone.\n\n## **Who is GLP-1 not suitable for?**\n\nThere are situations in which **GLP-1 medications are not recommended**, for example in people with:\n\n- A personal or family history of **medullary thyroid carcinoma** or **multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)**\n- A history of **recurrent pancreatitis**\n- A known allergy to the active ingredient\n- **Pregnancy or breastfeeding**\n\n  If you’re planning a pregnancy, it’s important to discuss your treatment with your doctor well in advance so the medication can be paused in a planned and medically supervised way.\n\nThis is **not a complete list**. Which factors are relevant in your individual case can only be determined during a medical assessment based on your full medical history.\n\n## How much does GLP-1 treatment cost in Switzerland?\n\nLet’s start with **health insurance**. Since **1 March 2024**, Switzerland’s mandatory basic health insurance may cover **GLP-1 treatment for weight management**—but only under strict eligibility criteria (the Federal Office of Public Health’s so-called *Limitatio*) \\[8\\]. As of **2026**, the main requirements include:\n\n- A **BMI of 30 or higher**, or a **BMI above 28** together with a weight-related condition such as **high blood pressure, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes or obstructive sleep apnoea**. *(CARE accepts patients with a BMI of **27 or higher**.)*\n- A prescription from an **endocrinologist/diabetologist** or a specialised obesity centre, usually following referral by a general practitioner.\n- A professionally supervised nutrition and exercise programme.\n- Continued reimbursement only if sufficient progress is achieved after **4 and 10 months** and maintained thereafter.\n- Coverage is limited to a **maximum of three years**.\n\nWhether your health insurance covers treatment therefore depends on whether you meet these strict criteria—coverage is **not automatic**.\n\n### How is the CARE programme different?\n\nThe **CARE Weight Loss Programme** is independent of health insurance reimbursement and is a **self-pay service**. In return, you receive a comprehensive, physician-led treatment programme rather than medication alone.\n\n### What’s included in the CARE programme?\n\nAt CARE, you don’t simply receive a prescription—you receive a complete medical programme. In fact, the support surrounding the medication is likely to be just as important as the medication itself for achieving safe and lasting results.\n\nThe programme includes:\n\n- **A comprehensive weight loss assessment** at the start of treatment, including blood tests, body composition analysis (muscle and fat mass) and blood pressure measurements. This establishes a medical baseline for safe treatment and allows your progress to be measured objectively over time.\n- **A detailed health and lifestyle questionnaire** covering your medical history and daily habits.\n- **Monthly body composition analysis.** Instead of focusing only on the number on the scale, you’ll see how much body fat you’ve lost—and, just as importantly, how much muscle mass you’ve preserved. This is one of the key factors for successful weight loss with GLP-1 medications (see Chapter 10). Losing weight is not the same as losing weight in a healthy way. You’ll be able to track your progress directly in the App.\n- **Monthly video consultations** with your doctor, including nutritional and lifestyle guidance, support with side effects and dose adjustments where needed.\n- **Easy digital access** and continuous support through the CARE App, where you can monitor your progress over time.\n\n### What about the medication itself?\n\nYou’re free to choose **any pharmacy**—something we believe is important. If you prefer, some pharmacies also offer **home delivery in temperature-controlled packaging**, although this may incur an additional cost. The exact medication costs depend on your prescribed treatment and the pharmacy you choose.\n\nUltimately, the value lies in the **complete package**: convenient digital access, continuous one-to-one medical support and regular measurements that make changes in your body composition visible. From the very beginning, the programme is designed to maximise safety while supporting healthy, sustainable weight loss.\n\n**Not sure whether this programme is right for you—or whether your health insurance may contribute to the costs?** Our *care* [**Eligibility Check**](https://booking.care.health/ch-en/weightloss-form/?\\_gl=1\\*1024xth\\*\\_gcl_au\\*MTg5NTQwODQ4Ni4xNzg1MjI5NTAxLjcwNDYwODUzLjE3ODU0MTQ3NjYuMTc4NTQxNjg5OS4xMjYyMTExNzEuMTc4NTQxNDc2Ni4xNzg1NDIzMjA2\\*\\_ga\\*NDcyMjkwNzg3LjE3Nzc0NTM0Nzg.\\*\\_ga_67EVPSRHTV\\*czE3ODU3NDkzNjgkbzExNSRnMSR0MTc4NTc1MDM0MyRqNTckbDAkaDExNjgyMTA3MzkkZEQzcTJWRktIYjBJdTR4cDYzTG1rYUdaRnhHTXlxRnQ2Umc.) provides a personalised, physician-reviewed assessment in just a few minutes, with no obligation.\n\n## **How do you keep your muscle?**\n\nSome of the weight you lose may come from **muscle mass**—and preserving muscle is essential for strength, metabolic health and long-term wellbeing. The following strategies are well supported by scientific evidence:\n\n- **Strength training:** A high-protein diet alone is not enough. Regular resistance training is essential to help preserve muscle mass during weight loss.\n- **Adequate protein intake:** Studies suggest that consuming around **1.1–1.6 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day** helps preserve lean body mass during weight loss. As a practical guide, aim for **20–40 g of protein per meal**.\n- **Fibre and vitamins:** Fibre-rich foods help increase satiety, support healthy digestion and provide valuable nutrients. It’s also important to maintain an adequate intake of vitamins, even during periods when you’re eating less. Monitoring your vitamin status during treatment may be beneficial.\n- **Reduce alcohol consumption:** Alcohol slows fat burning and is a major source of unnecessary calories. Try to keep alcohol intake to a minimum during treatment.\n- **Prioritise sleep and stress management:** Aim for **at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep** each night on a regular schedule, and take steps to manage stress. Lower stress hormone levels support both weight loss and overall health.\n\n## What happens when you stop GLP-1 treatment?\n\nWhen GLP-1 medication is discontinued, **appetite and “food noise” often return**, and some weight regain is common. This is **a normal biological response**—not a sign of failure. Obesity is a chronic disease, and the body’s biological mechanisms that regulate weight become active again once treatment stops.\n\nFor this reason, GLP-1 medications are generally intended as a **long-term treatment**, and discontinuing them should be done under medical supervision. Before stopping treatment, an appropriate strategy—including sustainable lifestyle habits—should already be in place.\n\nThe period after discontinuation can be challenging. It may involve uncertainty and some initial weight regain. Ongoing medical support during this phase can make the difference between **short-term success and lasting results**.",{"_uid":1262,"content":1263,"component":651},"abb40698-8dc2-4f2a-81e2-e615dcf14970","## **How does a GLP-1 treatment at CARE work?**\n\nThe process is carefully structured and closely guided every step of the way:\n\n1. **Online eligibility check** (approx. 5 minutes). If you’re not eligible for treatment, you can still book a comprehensive health check-up and work on weight loss without medication.\n2. **Weight Loss Check-up** at a partner location, including blood tests and body composition analysis (approx. 20 minutes).\n3. **Medical video consultation** (45 minutes) with your CARE physician.\n4. **Your personalised treatment plan**, including medication (if appropriate) and tailored guidance on nutrition and physical activity, all accessible through the CARE App.\n5. **Monthly follow-up:** progress review, video consultation, physician-led dose adjustments and ongoing support through the App—helping turn an initial success into lasting results.\n\n### Are you eligible?\n\nFind out in just a few minutes with our **no-obligation eligibility check**. It assesses whether treatment may be suitable for you and, if appropriate, guides you directly to a physician-led medical assessment.\n\n**No pressure. No upfront costs. Reviewed by CARE’s team of FMH-certified physicians.**\n\n**→** [**Check your eligibility**](https://booking.care.health/ch-en/weightloss-form/?\\_gl=1\\*cjzzl\\*\\_gcl_au\\*MTg5NTQwODQ4Ni4xNzg1MjI5NTAxLjcwNDYwODUzLjE3ODU0MTQ3NjYuMTc4NTQxNjg5OS4xMjYyMTExNzEuMTc4NTQxNDc2Ni4xNzg1NDIzMjA2\\*\\_ga\\*NDcyMjkwNzg3LjE3Nzc0NTM0Nzg.\\*\\_ga_67EVPSRHTV\\*czE3ODU3NDkzNjgkbzExNSRnMSR0MTc4NTc1MTU4NSRqNTkkbDAkaDExNjgyMTA3MzkkZEQzcTJWRktIYjBJdTR4cDYzTG1rYUdaRnhHTXlxRnQ2Umc.)",{"_uid":1265,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1266,"component":656,"description":111,"mobileImage":1267,"desktopImage":1271},"7c1c2469-f23c-4632-818d-7a48ccb58426",[],{"id":1268,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1269,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1270,"is_external_url":20},197670535747389,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/eccb892e77/weight-lose-mobile.png",{},{"id":1272,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1273,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1274,"is_external_url":20},197670536202050,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/6bb9ecdfc2/weight-lose-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1276,"content":1277,"component":651},"b2050364-d41b-4484-a448-c592ab92c4d8","## **In brief**\n\n**GLP-1 medications are an effective, well-established treatment for obesity, supported by extensive clinical evidence.** They offer real benefits, come with real risks and should be used according to clear medical guidelines.\n\nAs we said at the beginning: **body weight is largely driven by biology—and biology can be influenced in different ways.** The right first step isn’t to simply buy a medication, but to find out whether this treatment is truly the right option for you. **We’re here to help you make that decision.**\n\n## **Frequently asked questions**\n\n**Are GLP-1 medications available without a prescription? No.** In Switzerland, GLP-1 medications are **prescription-only** and are provided only after a medical assessment and prescription by a healthcare professional.\n\n**Is GLP-1 a “weight loss miracle”? No.** It is an effective medical treatment that reduces hunger and quiets **“food noise.”** The real difference comes from combining the medication with healthy nutrition, regular physical activity and medical support. The medication makes the journey easier—it doesn’t replace it.\n\n**Does health insurance cover weight loss injections?** Coverage through Switzerland’s **mandatory basic health insurance** is available **only under very strict conditions** and generally through specialised endocrinology or obesity centres (including a BMI of at least 30, or at least 28 with weight-related conditions, together with documented lifestyle changes).\n\nThe **CARE Weight Loss Programme** is independent of these reimbursement criteria and is a **self-pay service**. It is **currently not covered** by health insurance.\n\n**How much does the CARE programme cost?**  \nYou’re free to choose your preferred pharmacy. The cost difference between **home delivery** and **receiving a prescription** is generally limited to the delivery fee (around **CHF 15**). In addition, the programme includes comprehensive medical support: easy digital access, the CARE App, monthly video consultations and regular body composition analyses to track changes in both muscle and fat mass. The exact cost depends on your individual treatment plan and the pharmacy you choose.\n\n**What are the most common side effects?** The most common side effects are **gastrointestinal symptoms**, particularly nausea, which often improves over time. More serious side effects are **very rare** and will be discussed with you before treatment begins.\n\n**Will I regain weight after stopping treatment?**  \n**It can happen**, because appetite and the body’s metabolic regulation often return to their previous patterns after treatment ends. However, with a **long-term treatment strategy, sustainable lifestyle changes and ongoing medical support**, weight regain can often be minimised or prevented.",{"_uid":1279,"content":1280,"component":651},"ddc78fbf-a6d1-45d9-b70d-0e5dfe1228f6","### **Medical disclaimer**\n\n*This article is for general information and health education. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Whether a particular treatment is suitable for you is decided in a medical assessment. Prescription medications mentioned are available only on a doctor’s prescription. If you have health concerns, consult a doctor.*",{"_uid":1282,"title":696,"content":1283,"component":698},"baeb39e3-9ff1-46fa-899a-26932ec813f6","\\[1\\] Kreymann B, Williams G, Ghatei MA, Bloom SR. *Glucagon-like peptide-1 7-36: a physiological incretin in man.* [Lancet](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(87)91194-9/fulltext). 1987;2(8571):1300–1304.\n\n\\[2\\] Wilding JPH, et al. *Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1).* N Engl J Med. 2021;384(11):989–1002. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2032183](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183).\n\n\\[3\\] Jastreboff AM, et al. *Tirzepatide once weekly for the treatment of obesity (SURMOUNT-1).* N Engl J Med. 2022;387(3):205–216. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2206038](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038).\n\n\\[4\\] Lincoff AM, et al. *Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in obesity without diabetes (SELECT).* N Engl J Med. 2023;389(24):2221–2232. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2307563](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563).\n\n\\[5\\] Perkovic V, et al. *Effects of semaglutide on chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (FLOW).* N Engl J Med. 2024;391(2):109–121. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2403347](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2403347).\n\n*\\[6\\] Phase 3 Trial of Semaglutide in Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis (ESSENCE).* N Engl J Med. 2025;392(22):2089–2099. doi:[10.1056/NEJMoa2413258](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2413258).\n\n\\[7\\] Swissmedic — advertising of medicinal products (HMG SR 812.21; AWV SR 812.212.5): \u003Chttps://www.swissmedic.ch/swissmedic/en/home/humanarzneimittel/market-surveillance/advertising-of-medicinal-products.html>.\n\n\\[8\\] Federal Office of Public Health (BAG/OFSP) — Specialty List (reimbursement Limitatio for the GLP-1 weight treatment, semaglutide; since 1 March 2024): \u003Chttps://www.spezialitaetenliste.ch/>.",[1285],{"_uid":701,"title":1286,"no_index":20,"og_image":703,"canonical":1287,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":1288,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"GLP-1 Weight Loss: How It Works, Who It’s For & Cost",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"How GLP-1 “weight-loss injections” work, who they suit, the risks involved – and what doctor-led treatment costs in Switzerland. Medically reviewed.","GLP-1 Medications Like Wegovy and Mounjaro for Weight Loss: How These \"Weight Loss Injections\" Work—and Who They're For",{"name":100,"created_at":101,"published_at":102,"updated_at":103,"id":104,"uuid":105,"content":1291,"slug":122,"full_slug":123,"sort_by_date":124,"position":125,"tag_list":1295,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":128,"first_published_at":129,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1296,"default_full_slug":123,"translated_slugs":1299,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":107,"name":100,"role":108,"photo":1292,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":1294,"location":119,"component":120,"description":121},{"id":110,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":112,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1293,"is_external_url":20},{},{"id":111,"url":116,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":116},[],[1297,1298],{"id":133,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":134,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},{"id":137,"name":100,"slug":122,"published":18,"full_slug":138,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},[],{"name":1301,"created_at":1302,"published_at":1303,"updated_at":1304,"id":1305,"uuid":1306,"content":1307,"slug":1317,"full_slug":1318,"sort_by_date":124,"position":1319,"tag_list":1320,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":127,"meta_data":124,"group_id":1321,"first_published_at":1303,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1322,"default_full_slug":1318,"translated_slugs":1329,"_stopResolving":18},"Dr. med. Roman Walser","2026-08-03T10:26:35.456Z","2026-08-03T10:27:00.175Z","2026-08-03T10:27:00.188Z",205058848607170,"22197c83-d669-4acc-87e4-bac0ddaff7ce",{"_uid":1308,"name":1301,"role":1309,"photo":1310,"isFemale":20,"linkedin":1314,"location":119,"component":120,"description":1316},"47312d44-f3c2-45f5-a8bc-686fec58d6a9"," General and Internal Medicine | Sports Medicine",{"id":1311,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1312,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1313,"is_external_url":20},17434522,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1500x1000/bb7763423e/img-rectangle-roman.png",{},{"id":111,"url":1315,"linktype":117,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":1315},"https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-walser-154512255/","Roman is a specialist in general and internal medicine with a focus title in sports and exercise medicine SEMS.","dr-med-roman-walser","ch-en/blog/authors/dr-med-roman-walser",-60,[],"158bfe42-4641-4e58-8535-ea29cef9c7f4",[1323,1326],{"id":1324,"name":1301,"slug":1317,"published":18,"full_slug":1325,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":139},205058977835303,"ch-fr/blog/authors/dr-med-roman-walser",{"id":1327,"name":1301,"slug":1317,"published":18,"full_slug":1328,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":135},205058147981797,"ch-de/blog/authors/dr-med-roman-walser",[],[1331],{"name":6,"created_at":870,"published_at":871,"updated_at":872,"id":873,"uuid":5,"content":1332,"slug":9,"full_slug":7,"sort_by_date":124,"position":735,"tag_list":1333,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":758,"meta_data":124,"group_id":877,"first_published_at":871,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1334,"default_full_slug":7,"translated_slugs":1335,"_stopResolving":18},{"_uid":875,"title":6,"component":755},[],[],[],"GLP-1 medications mimic a naturally occurring gut hormone. They reduce appetite, quiet \"food noise,\" and slow gastric emptying. In clinical studies, they led to significant weight loss—but only when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes appropriate lifestyle changes and ongoing medical support. These medications are prescription-only, and whether they're right for you should always be determined by a healthcare professional.\n\n",{"id":1338,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1339,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1340,"is_external_url":20},197670535903039,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1600/07f78a09a5/hero-mobile-1.png",{},{"id":1342,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1343,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1344,"is_external_url":20},197670536427332,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x2000/5618f880dd/hero-desktop-1.png",{},"glp-1-weight-loss-medications-how-wegovy-and-mounjaro-work","ch-en/blog/articles/glp-1-weight-loss-medications-how-wegovy-and-mounjaro-work",-870,[],"62032e11-57c3-4a05-9689-1efccff0dd08","2026-07-13T13:50:47.356Z",[1352,1357],{"id":1353,"name":1354,"slug":1355,"published":18,"full_slug":1356,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":793},196538689742367,"GLP-1 et perte de poids : comment fonctionnent les « injections pour maigrir » – et à qui elles s’adressent en Suisse","medicaments-glp-1-pour-la-perte-de-poids-comment-fonctionnent-wegovy-et-mounjaro","ch-fr/blog/articles/medicaments-glp-1-pour-la-perte-de-poids-comment-fonctionnent-wegovy-et-mounjaro",{"id":1358,"name":1359,"slug":1360,"published":18,"full_slug":1361,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},196536597580732,"GLP-1 Medikamente wie Wegovy oder Mounjaro zum Abnehmen: Wie die «Abnehmspritzen» wirken – und für wen sie infrage kommen","glp-1-medikamente-zum-abnehmen-wie-wegovy-und-mounjaro-wirken","ch-de/blog/articles/glp-1-medikamente-zum-abnehmen-wie-wegovy-und-mounjaro-wirken",[],{"name":1364,"created_at":1365,"published_at":1366,"updated_at":1367,"id":1368,"uuid":1369,"content":1370,"slug":1602,"full_slug":1603,"sort_by_date":124,"position":1604,"tag_list":1605,"is_startpage":20,"parent_id":784,"meta_data":124,"group_id":1606,"first_published_at":1607,"release_id":124,"lang":130,"path":124,"alternates":1608,"default_full_slug":1603,"translated_slugs":1614},"Prevention Starts Before Symptoms Appear","2025-05-09T10:05:48.316Z","2025-07-07T11:43:24.908Z","2025-07-07T11:43:24.927Z",667249579,"6595c4b7-ebf5-44a4-b6ea-452d97fb79aa",{"_uid":646,"body":1371,"meta":1567,"title":1364,"author":1572,"component":747,"categories":1582,"description":1591,"publishedAt":1592,"heroMobileImage":1593,"heroDesktopImage":1597},[1372,1374,1386,1388,1399,1402,1414,1425,1428,1439,1450,1453,1464,1467,1478,1489,1492,1503,1514,1517,1528,1539,1542,1553,1564],{"_uid":649,"content":1373,"component":651},"In recent years, I’ve explored the field of preventive health in depth. – both as a user of the CARE App and as a co-founder and CEO of CARE, a tech company specializing in prevention. Through constant communication with our doctors and medical advisors, I've gained valuable experiences and insights. It became clear to me how important it is to share this knowledge and these insights with others. This is where the key issue lies: Prevention is a topic that is gaining significant traction within the medical community, but it still doesn't get enough attention in the general population, even though the consequences of not acting can have severe long-term impacts on our health and quality of life.\n\n## **Non-communicable diseases: The silent epidemic**\n\nNon-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, or chronic respiratory diseases, are among the leading causes of disease-related deaths today. The risk factors and early signs develop gradually, often unnoticed, and lead to a significantly reduced quality of life for millions of people once the disease manifests.\n\nWith **4 out of 5 deaths**, NCDs are now the most common cause of death in our society [(Federal Statistical Office, 2022)](https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/erhebungen/ecod.html). The associated risk factors are even more widespread. As age increases, the numbers rise sharply. At the same time, NCDs are an economic burden: they account for over **80% of healthcare costs** in Switzerland [(Wieser, S et al., 2014)](https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/103453/) – not to mention the indirect consequences such as work absenteeism or the need for long-term care. This silent epidemic not only costs years of life but also societal resources that are needed elsewhere.\n\n### **Lifestyle: The underestimated risk factor**\n\nWhen discussing chronic diseases today, one cannot ignore the topic of lifestyle. Lack of exercise, unhealthy eating, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are key drivers – especially when they begin at a young age. However, responsibility doesn't end with individual habits: risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, or elevated cholesterol levels also play a crucial role. These risk factors often develop decades earlier and serve as warning signs that can be recognized before symptoms appear. Chronic stress, mental burdens, and poor sleep are also closely linked to the development and progression of many NCDs. Prevention, therefore, means more than just adopting healthy behaviors – it requires awareness of the complex interplay of biological, social, and behavioral factors.\n\n### **Why a healthy lifestyle doesn’t make you invincible**\n\nDespite all the statistics, the topic of prevention often remains abstract – until you are personally affected or until a case in your own environment reveals the true extent of the problem.\n\nThe following example illustrates what prevention is truly about: Thomas, a 35-year-old man, athletic and regular smoker for 15 years. He feels fit, has no acute symptoms, regularly exercises, and eats a balanced diet – the typical \"I’m healthy\" case. But a preventive check-up paints a different picture: His **LDL Cholesterol** level is 5.2 mmol/l, well above the target range, and his **Systolic Blood Pressure** consistently measures 150 mmHg. Both of these are values that, along with smoking, increase the risk of heart attack or stroke over the long term.  \nOn their own, these parameters might not seem dramatic. But together, they form a risk profile that should be taken seriously even in one's mid-30s. Risk assessment is essentially a matter of statistics: Doctors use so-called risk scores, validated algorithms, to better assess a person’s risk profile.\n\nMost of these risk models, such as the **SCORE2** or **SCORE2-OP models** [(Visseren et al. 2021)](https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab484), are designed for individuals aged 40 and above. However, there are models that allow for preventive assessment from age 35, such as the **LIFE-CVD2 model** [(Hageman et al. 2024)](https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/article/31/14/1690/7675226). This model takes factors like geographic origin, diet, steps, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels into account and calculates the lifetime risk of dying from a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke.In the case of our 35-year-old Thomas, his **lifetime risk** is 36.2%. Without intervention, the estimated average **life expectancy** until a heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death is 74. The graph below shows the probability that this man will not die from a heart attack or stroke.",{"_uid":1375,"imageFit":111,"imageNew":1376,"component":656,"description":1377,"mobileImage":1378,"desktopImage":1382},"bc6bc6b8-5eee-4cd8-bb64-b9184858ed07",[],"The graph shows the age-related decline in cardiovascular health - the older a person gets, the higher the risk of an event. Source: U-Prevent - LIFE-CVD2 risk calculator",{"id":1379,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1380,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1381,"is_external_url":20},22331133,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1380x1200/4c7e00fabf/graph_1_mobile.png",{},{"id":1383,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1384,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1385,"is_external_url":20},22235807,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x934/6549c4e5a7/graph-1-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":665,"content":1387,"component":651},"## **Prevention means weighing risks**\n\nPrevention focuses exactly where risks become visible – long before the body begins to feel them. In the above example, early diagnostics and targeted intervention allowed for active countermeasures: Quitting smoking and lowering blood pressure could increase increase Thomas’ life expectancy by more than nine years to around 83, according to the LIFE-CVD2 model. Model calculations suggest that a medication regimen could extend this by another two years.",{"_uid":1389,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1390,"mobileImage":1391,"desktopImage":1395},"3763e37b-c00c-4ae7-95e8-a7035916559f","The green area shows the additional years gained free of heart attack or stroke through preventive intervention. Source: U-Prevent – LIFE-CVD2 risk calculator",{"id":1392,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1393,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1394,"is_external_url":20},22331139,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1380x1200/620a514cf8/graph_2_mobile.png",{},{"id":1396,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1397,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1398,"is_external_url":20},22235862,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x934/04ec6d0a27/graph-2-desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1400,"content":1401,"component":651},"5b7f944b-b77b-4aa6-9fb9-bc715af417be","There is one particularly important factor that is unfortunately not considered in the LIFE-CVD2 model: The genetically determined **Lipoprotein(a)** value. Thomas has an Lp(a) value of 135 nmol/l, placing him in the high-risk range, which further increases his cardiovascular risk. Given this particularly high-risk profile, an early therapy with cholesterol-lowering medications might offer him a decisive statistical advantage in the long term.\n\n### **More than numbers – it’s about quality of life**\n\nThomas’s story is a compelling example of how preventive care can make a difference, even in people who show no symptoms. It’s not just about lab values or model calculations. It’s about healthy, high-quality years of life that we can gain. Eleven additional years mean: more time with family, more summer vacations, birthdays, conversations, and memories together. Perhaps even the chance to see your grandchildren grow up.\n\nHealth is not just a matter of medicine – it’s also a matter of time. Time that you can spend with the people who are most important to you.\n\nThat’s exactly why I encouraged my mother to do a check-up with CARE. She had been seeing her general practitioner regularly, seemed in good health, and had no complaints. Everything appeared to be fine. But the comprehensive health screening revealed a different picture: an elevated cardiovascular risk that had previously gone undetected.\n\nOur CARE physician took the time to explain the results in detail and recommended further cardiological evaluation. She underwent a stress ECG and a coronary CT scan. The findings confirmed the risk and led to a clear medical recommendation: she needed to begin cholesterol-lowering treatment to significantly reduce her long-term risk.\n\nI’m incredibly grateful she went through with the check-up. What initially seemed like a precautionary measure may well have played a crucial role in preventing serious health issues down the line. And more than anything, it means we get to spend more time together — in good health and with quality of life.\n\n## **From data set to decision: What I’ve learned about my own health**\n\nPrevention is not abstract – it starts with your own health. When I first had my values measured through a CARE [Full Body Check-up](/ch-en/check-ups/full-body-check-up) two years ago, my risk profile appeared normal. The key health markers were within the normal range, and my cardiovascular risk was low. Our medical team explained to me at the time – and scientific studies confirm – that low muscle strength and physical fitness are independently associated with an increased risk of premature mortality. My goal at that time was to improve my fitness, specifically to increase **Muscle Mass** and my **VO₂max** – two key factors for healthy longevity.\n\nBut two years later, my risk profile had changed. My LDL Cholesterol had risen from 2.6 mmol/l to 3.6 mmol/l – a level that is already considered elevated. Other **risk factors** emerged: 12 years as a smoker, a family history of sudden cardiac death (grandfather), heart attack of my father at 60, increased cardiovascular risk in my mother, and regular alcohol consumption over the years. The calculation of my lifetime risk suddenly showed a value of 20.5%.\n\nThanks to regular testing, I detected this trend early and tried to counteract it. I optimized my diet, focusing on simple unsaturated fats and increasing fiber intake. However, the effect on my LDL Cholesterol was not noticeable. After discussing with our medical team, I decided to start a low-dose statin therapy – a decision that is somewhat controversial at my age and risk profile. For me, it was a controlled experiment. Two months after starting Rosuvastatin 5 mg daily, my LDL Cholesterol was back in the target range at 2.7 mmol/l.",{"_uid":1403,"imageFit":654,"imageNew":1404,"component":656,"description":1405,"mobileImage":1406,"desktopImage":1410},"651a1d80-8dee-4dcd-b92c-25f55b016090",[],"LDL-Cholesterol",{"id":1407,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1408,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1409,"is_external_url":20},22330953,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/800x800/d2f94c02c4/ldl_cholesterol_mobile.png",{},{"id":1411,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1412,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1413,"is_external_url":20},22288378,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/608e03a358/ldl_cholesterol_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1415,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1416,"mobileImage":1417,"desktopImage":1421},"3f49a350-b22e-41b4-99bd-f729bbef19a6","HDL-Cholesterol",{"id":1418,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1419,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1420,"is_external_url":20},22330966,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/800x800/c378311e24/hdl_cholesterol_mobile.png",{},{"id":1422,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1423,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1424,"is_external_url":20},22288385,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/a305e8abee/hdl_cholesterol_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1426,"content":1427,"component":651},"368f9aa3-81b5-42bc-95f8-bcaa0b2c6c62","### **4 kg more muscle mass through evidence-based training**\n\nWhat was even more striking for me was the change in my body composition. My overall **Body Score** went from 82 to 89. Over two years, I increased my **Muscle Mass** from 39.5 kg to 43.4 kg – an increase of almost 4 kg. Meanwhile, my **Body Fat Percentage** remained stable at around 15%. I pursued muscle building with a structured, evidence-based training approach: I train 2-3 times a week with a full-body plan or upper/lower split.",{"_uid":1429,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1430,"mobileImage":1431,"desktopImage":1435},"32b329ec-5647-4675-8937-911ec1d6a3ec","Body Composition",{"id":1432,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1433,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1434,"is_external_url":20},22330992,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/800x800/da038983bb/body_score_mobile.png",{},{"id":1436,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1437,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1438,"is_external_url":20},22288376,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/23d1464da0/body_score_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1440,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1441,"mobileImage":1442,"desktopImage":1446},"77068f97-df23-4988-a978-694d57ca4958","Skeletal Muscle Mass",{"id":1443,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1444,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1445,"is_external_url":20},22331006,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/2c3f5ebcaf/skeletal_muscle_mass_mobile.png",{},{"id":1447,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1448,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1449,"is_external_url":20},22288382,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/7d6a6dbf8f/skeletal_muscle_mass_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1451,"content":1452,"component":651},"967c32d7-f169-4c8e-b69d-9b2288419113","The focus is on functional exercises like squats, deadlifts, bench press, and rows. I use the concept of '**progressive overload**' – gradually increasing the weight, repetitions, or intensity. The repetition ranges vary depending on the phase: 3-6 reps for strength, 8-20 for **hypertrophy**. Overall, I aim for 15-20 sets per muscle group per week. Through targeted periodization, I regularly switch between heavy and recovery training phases. This is complemented by mindful **recovery** and nutrition: calorie surplus, adequate protein, creatine, and 6-8 hours of sleep per night.",{"_uid":1454,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1455,"mobileImage":1456,"desktopImage":1460},"6c75cd2f-4358-4ef9-8a96-808651e531b3","Body Fat Mass",{"id":1457,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1458,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1459,"is_external_url":20},22331008,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/abca47810b/body_fat_mass_mobile.png",{},{"id":1461,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1462,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1463,"is_external_url":20},22288388,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/400328b39e/body_fat_mass_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1465,"content":1466,"component":651},"c78ae3de-22c2-4d81-96f2-1b53f8e2102e","### **More endurance, more energy: The development of my VO₂max**\n\nOver the past two years, I was able to increase my **VO₂max** – the maximum oxygen uptake in the blood and a key marker of cardiovascular fitness – from 45 to 52 mL/kg/min. I didn’t follow a fixed training plan but instead sought out new challenges with friends.\n\nI started with the Berlin Half Marathon followed by the Greifenseelauf as the second milestone. Regular running in Zone 2 and intense HIIT sessions at [AEME](https://www.aemestudios.ch/) steadily improved my endurance. This year, the mountain run in Arosa added a new dimension – a combination of elevation, stamina, and fresh mountain air.\n\nThe next goal: the marathon in Valencia. Until then, the focus is on further developing Zone-2 training and targeted interval training with sprints on the track.\n\n### **Micronutrients in focus: How targeted supplementation optimized my values**\n\nAnother aspect of my health journey was a focused look at my micronutrient status. My **Folic Acid** and **Vitamin D** levels were within the normal range but not yet in the optimal range. It became particularly interesting when we introduced the new [Longevity Insight](/ch-en/add-ons/longevity-insight) test at CARE, and I had my **Homocysteine** level and **Omega-3 Index** measured for the first time. Both values were in the red zone.\n\nHomocysteine is an amino acid that, in higher concentrations, is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Vitamins B12, B6, and Folic Acid play an important role in metabolizing Homocysteine in the body. The Omega-3 Index – a marker of the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood – is another interesting marker: Some studies show that higher values correlate with a lower risk of heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.",{"_uid":1468,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1469,"mobileImage":1470,"desktopImage":1474},"fa5c67c8-6aef-4765-a1be-444c34781e5f","Vitamin D",{"id":1471,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1472,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1473,"is_external_url":20},22331019,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/86fd046f46/vitamin_d_mobile.png",{},{"id":1475,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1476,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1477,"is_external_url":20},22288375,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/c8c042f6ce/vitamin_d_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1479,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1480,"mobileImage":1481,"desktopImage":1485},"311cd7dd-b5b3-4f53-8ea4-c95f33cf646c","Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)",{"id":1482,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1483,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1484,"is_external_url":20},22331020,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/4672fd1416/folic_acid_mobile.png",{},{"id":1486,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1487,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1488,"is_external_url":20},22288381,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/b32b34d342/folic_acid_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1490,"content":1491,"component":651},"2786c875-64c4-4731-94ad-3ddc7047570e","At first, I tried to optimize my values purely through diet – but without the desired success. Only through targeted supplementation with our [Personalized Supplements](/ch-en/add-ons/personalized-supplements) was I able to see significant improvements after two months: Vitamin D and Folic Acid reached the optimal range, my Omega-3 index rose to 4.1%, and my Homocysteine level was finally in the target range.",{"_uid":1493,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1494,"mobileImage":1495,"desktopImage":1499},"cdcec75e-d434-4bfb-8140-50c844248f79","Homocysteine",{"id":1496,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1497,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1498,"is_external_url":20},22331022,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/dc06fedabc/homocysteine_mobile.png",{},{"id":1500,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1501,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1502,"is_external_url":20},22288383,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/0762c58edd/homocysteine_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1504,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1505,"mobileImage":1506,"desktopImage":1510},"73fd15be-596e-4a68-9bfc-cfb8e15171ae","Omega-3 Index",{"id":1507,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1508,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1509,"is_external_url":20},22331024,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/04e9aaf9c7/omega_3_mobile.png",{},{"id":1511,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1512,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1513,"is_external_url":20},22288386,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/c01c44111c/omega_3_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1515,"content":1516,"component":651},"22f11d74-9188-4b07-a939-7f522101434e","## **Making health measurable: My CARE Score as a preventive compass**\n\nA particularly tangible indicator of my progress is the **CARE Score** – a holistic health value based on a scientifically-backed algorithm derived from blood values, body composition, and other health parameters. Over the last two years, I’ve been able to increase this score from 77 to 87 out of 100 points. This progress demonstrates how much is possible when you know the right levers – and how the CARE Score helps keep track.",{"_uid":1518,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1519,"mobileImage":1520,"desktopImage":1524},"9e5ed1e6-6568-4bac-bc54-eb92981bb80b","CARE Score",{"id":1521,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1522,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1523,"is_external_url":20},22331035,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/f704625dfe/health_mobile_ion.png",{},{"id":1525,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1526,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1527,"is_external_url":20},22288377,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/05c72f9669/health_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1529,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1530,"mobileImage":1531,"desktopImage":1535},"6d1dbfdb-36d5-4d29-8347-e552ae9f4a33","History",{"id":1532,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1533,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1534,"is_external_url":20},22331041,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/4925fdc7d7/history_mobile.png",{},{"id":1536,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1537,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1538,"is_external_url":20},22288384,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/ea0bd7f8fe/history_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1540,"content":1541,"component":651},"1ae524b5-87ca-437a-b620-5653373e3be4","The greatest levers were improving my cholesterol profile, deliberately building muscle mass, and optimizing my micronutrients. At the same time, my consistently optimal **Blood Pressure** (most recently 119/55 mmHg) and stable **Long-term Blood Sugar** level (HbA1c: 5%) form an important foundation for this score. Both values are considered cardiovascular risk factors – and thus play a central role in prevention.\n\nAnother key factor is mental health, which has been scientifically shown to have a significant impact on physical well-being and long-term disease risk. At CARE, we systematically assess mental health through structured questionnaires that take into account both stabilizing and stress-inducing environmental factors. Social support – such as regular contact with family and friends – is recognized in research as one of the most effective protective factors for mental health. Physical activity and active recovery, like the regular sessions I do at [KEEN](https://keenwellbeing.com/recovery), also help reduce stress and actively support my mental well-being.",{"_uid":1543,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1544,"mobileImage":1545,"desktopImage":1549},"f8164c1f-4359-43ea-98c9-0acf3bf578b0","Blood Pressure",{"id":1546,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1547,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1548,"is_external_url":20},22331043,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/1494169415/blood_pressure_mobile.png",{},{"id":1550,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1551,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1552,"is_external_url":20},22288374,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/cebd578133/blood_pressure_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1554,"imageFit":111,"component":656,"description":1555,"mobileImage":1556,"desktopImage":1560},"dc4f2b12-906b-40c8-bfad-d3bea80ff046","Long-Term Blood Sugar (HbA1c)",{"id":1557,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1558,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1559,"is_external_url":20},22331046,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/d59d8c3946/long_term_blood_sugar_mobile.png",{},{"id":1561,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1562,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1563,"is_external_url":20},22288380,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1400x764/13607c5569/long_term_blood_sugar_desktop.png",{},{"_uid":1565,"content":1566,"component":651},"5200978a-5e5d-45bf-bbaa-76000f626a56","## **Conclusion: Prevention as the key to a healthy life**\n\nIf there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past two years, it’s that health isn’t about being perfect all the time. I’ve had weeks where things got hectic, where I skipped workouts, chose convenience over nutrition, or enjoyed a glass of wine too many with friends. And honestly, that’s okay. Life happens. For me, what matters is not avoiding every misstep but getting back on track. One idea I try to stick to is: ***never miss twice***. A slip is human. What counts is what you do the day after.\n\nThat mindset shapes how I think about prevention. It’s not about restriction or guilt. It’s about awareness, about making informed decisions consistently over time. And it’s about taking responsibility for our own health, not just when something goes wrong but well before that point.\n\nI’ve come to see how powerful prevention can be when it’s accessible and grounded in data. With today’s tools, we can monitor our health continuously, spot trends early, and act before issues become problems. What used to be locked behind waiting rooms, lab reports, and medical language is now something we can engage with more intuitively – on our phones, in real time, and with a much clearer understanding of what it actually means.\n\nAnd that’s a game changer. When people have the right tools, insights, and support, they’re far more likely to stay healthy – not just for themselves but for the system as a whole. Prevention isn’t only personal. It’s collective. It’s an investment in our energy, focus, and our ability to live fully for longer.\n\nI truly believe we’re just at the beginning of this shift. One where technology, personalized data, and medical expertise come together to make health something we can actively and intentionally shape.",[1568],{"_uid":701,"title":1364,"no_index":20,"og_image":1569,"canonical":1570,"component":234,"no_follow":20,"description":1571,"image_param":236,"hide_sitemap":20},"//a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x1868/1066d8cd06/care-score-desktop-ion.png",{"id":111,"url":111,"linktype":251,"fieldtype":118,"cached_url":111},"“Why should I get tested? I feel perfectly fine.” I hear this sentence often — in conversations with colleagues and friends. And to be honest, I used to think the same way. 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It’s a conscious choice to check in with your body, even when everything seems fine, so you can make smart, empowered decisions for your long-term health.","2025-05-21 07:27",{"id":1594,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1595,"copyright":111,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1596,"is_external_url":20},22331078,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/1200x1200/ec7394e71c/care-score-mobile-ion.png",{},{"id":1598,"alt":111,"name":111,"focus":111,"title":111,"source":111,"filename":1599,"copyright":1600,"fieldtype":113,"meta_data":1601,"is_external_url":20},22300476,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/103647/2800x1868/1066d8cd06/care-score-desktop-ion.png","Care Preventive AG",{"alt":111,"title":111,"source":111,"copyright":1600},"prevention-starts-before-symptoms-appear","ch-en/blog/articles/prevention-starts-before-symptoms-appear",-880,[],"8fcc5782-5166-4bbe-9a76-d82267d766fb","2025-05-09T18:39:34.943Z",[1609],{"id":1610,"name":1611,"slug":1612,"published":18,"full_slug":1613,"is_folder":20,"parent_id":799},667094341,"Prävention beginnt bevor du Symptome spürst","praevention-beginnt-bevor-du-symptome-spuerst","ch-de/blog/articles/praevention-beginnt-bevor-du-symptome-spuerst",[],{"all":1616,"general-health":1625,"weight-loss":1627},[1617],[1618,1619,1620,1621,1622,1623,1624],["Reactive",638],["Reactive",801],["Reactive",906],["Reactive",996],["Reactive",1119],["Reactive",1210],["Reactive",1363],[1626],[1618,1621,1624],[1628],[1619,1620,1622,1623],1785929099909]