Are You Getting the Most Out of GLP-1s?
When drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy burst into the national spotlight, they transformed the conversation around obesity and weight loss seemingly overnight. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, those GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite and blood sugar, leading many patients to experience significant weight loss. But beyond the headlines and celebrity testimonials, there’s a fundamental question: What happens after the weight comes off?
“With appetite suppression, there’s potential for insufficient protein intake, and if so, the body may break down its own muscle tissue to meet its needs,” said Chad Harris, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
“It’s easy to think, ‘I’m just going to lose fat tissue and everything’s great.’ But if we’re not effectively training and exercising along with those GLP-1s, we can lose muscle mass, too.”
Excerpted from RED MSU Denver
