Weight loss using GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic) can cause huge muscle loss - Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. Low muscle mass is associated with decreased immunity, increased risk of infections, poor wound healing and shorter survival.
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New Atlas
Popular weight-loss drugs cause wastage in vital skeletal muscle
Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. The popularity of newer weight-loss drugs that shed pounds quickly has raised concerns among researchers about how this will affect the health of our muscles, which do more…
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**Researchers took 44 young untrained males and randomly allocated them with either plant or animal protein supplement drinks over a 12-week training period. Both groups showed significant gains in strength 💪 and muscle mass, but there was no significant difference between the two groups.**
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Taylor & Francis
Similar effects between animal-based and plant-based protein blend as complementary dietary protein on muscle adaptations to resistance…
Recent evidence suggests that both animal and plant proteins support strength and hypertrophy gains when paired with resistance training and adequate protein intake. The purpose of this study was t...
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An experimental antibody may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle mass
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Science News
A drug may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle
In a clinical trial, an experimental antibody reduced lean-mass loss in people on a GLP-1 drug. Whether that improves health is unclear.
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