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Protecting Muscle While Treating Obesity: New Protein Targets for Older Adults on GLP-1s

Jun 16, 2026 Articles, Diet and Nutrition, Exercise, Geriatric Medicine, GLP- 1 Agonist Therapy Center, GLP-1 Agonist Therapy Center, Obesity, Obesity 2,361 views

Older adult performing strength training with protein-rich foods and muscle anatomy model, illustrating sarcopenia prevention during GLP-1 therapy and obesity treatment.

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 …

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GLP-1s and Lean Mass: Preserving Muscle and Strength During Rapid Weight Loss

Feb 11, 2026 Articles, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Exercise, Obesity 1,489 views

GLP-1 medications support weight loss, but lean mass loss is a concern. Learn how to protect muscle, strength, and function during GLP-1 therapy.

The scale is moving fast, clothes are fitting better, and blood sugar numbers are improving. For many people using GLP-1 medications, weight loss can feel almost effortless at first. Yet beneath those encouraging changes, another question often emerges: is muscle being lost along with fat? For individuals focused on long-term …

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