Zhang D, Tang J, Xu Y, Huang X, Wang Y, Jin X, et al
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications designed to help the body regulate blood sugar levels
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Muscle mass preservation is an important consideration given the risk of sarcopenic obesity: weight loss with GLP-1 RAs includes a lean mass component (approximately 25%-40% of total weight loss), though the clinical significance in MASLD patients without sarcopenia is uncertain
However, it's not necessary for beginners or sedentary individuals
I kind of got the impression that they were doing me a solid by putting my mind at ease, he told Undark and he said that he appreciated the additional details showing that the drug was safe and well-tolerated, at least in these small studies