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Macro partitioning

Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 and dual/triple agonists can lead to significant loss of lean muscle mass, necessitating strategies to preserve muscle.

While GLP-1 and dual/triple agonists are effective for fat loss, they can also cause significant muscle loss. Patients should consider resistance training and discuss muscle-preserving strategies with their healthcare provider.

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Tirzepatide treatment resulted in -33.9% reduction in total body fat mass (vs -8.2% placebo) and reduced lean mass by -10.9% (vs -2.6% placebo).
Alessandro Pocai · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2023

Why this rating

Supported by DEXA data from the SURMOUNT-1 trial.

Source

G protein-coupled receptors and obesity

Alessandro Pocai · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2023

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