A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health found that use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the context of weight-loss treatment is associated with declines in lean (muscle) mass unless accompanied by targeted strength training interventions
The first drugs in the GLP-1 class were liraglutide (under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda), which were approved for diabetes and weight management, respectively, in 2010 and 2015
Our results point to a future where we can improve metabolic health without losing muscle mass, said Tore Bengtsson, professor at the Department of Molecular Bioscience at Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, in the release
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Tirzepatide is a modern medication used to support weight loss and manage metabolic health