A new study suggests that eating more protein while taking GLP-1 medications could help prevent muscle loss, a common side ...

Muscle mass is a key component of overall health, particularly during weight loss. Research has shown that the muscle loss associated with weight reduction using GLP-1 medications can account for ...

Share on Pinterest How can you preserve muscle mass if you are using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss? Top experts weigh in. Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy. The development of GLP-1 drugs, such as ...

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD As a dietitian, I’ve received this question countless times: “How can I lose weight without losing my muscle ...

Muscle matters: the effects of medically induced weight loss on skeletal muscle. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology , 2024; 12 (11): 785 DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(24)00272-9 Cite This Page : ...

Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share how clinicians can prevent the problem and what interventions can help.

Research suggests that muscle loss with GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and liraglutide (Saxenda) can range from 25% to 39% of total weight lost over 36 to 72 weeks, as ...

Most people will lose at least a little muscle when they lose weight. Given how important muscle is, you want to minimize that loss, especially if you’re postmenopausal, an older adult, have ...

Unfortunately, as much as 40% of the weight dropped on these drugs comes from loss of muscle mass rather than fat, the ADA says. This muscle loss can have dramatic effects on a person's health.

Unfortunately, as much as 40% of the weight dropped on these drugs comes from loss of muscle mass rather than fat, the ADA says. This muscle loss can have dramatic effects on a person’s health.

There is some debate as to whether GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy can lead to unhealthy muscle mass loss in addition to general weight loss. Is this a real concern, and if so, how can a person ...