Why GLP-1 Weight Loss Can Cost You Muscle After 60
Graded Moderate — scoping review of human studies on GLP-1 receptor agonists in older adults, though data on muscle mass and physical performance remain limited and inconsistent.
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This review suggests resistance exercise and enough protein may help preserve muscle during GLP-1 weight loss.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic help older adults shed weight, but a lot of that loss can be muscle. This review warns about sarcopenia, the muscle wasting that makes aging riskier. The authors say pairing the drugs with strength training and enough protein may protect muscle.
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