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The rise of highly effective GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual incretin therapies has transformed obesity treatment. Medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are helping patients achieve levels of weight loss that were previously difficult to attain without bariatric surgery. However, as clinicians celebrate these advances, a …

Losing 30 pounds may sound like an undeniable success story. However, what if part of that weight loss comes from muscle instead of fat? As more patients use GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, clinicians are starting to ask an important question: are these drugs quietly contributing to the …