GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What Ozempic Users Need to Know
One in eight American adults have now tried a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound). The drugs work—people lose 15-22% of their body weight in clinical trials. But new research published this month confirms what many suspected: 25-40% of that weight loss is muscle, not fat. That is catastrophic for long-term metabolic health, strength, and healthspan.This episode breaks down the latest meta-analysis, explains why muscle loss matters (it's not just vanity—muscle is your metabolic engine, structural support, and predictor of longevity), and offers five practical steps to preserve muscle…
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