Rapid Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Muscle Loss and Increased Body Fat

New research and debate highlight the potential risks of rapid weight loss, particularly with GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, which can lead to significant muscle loss and a higher percentage of body fat, despite overall weight reduction. The article investigates the changes occurring beyond the scale.

4 Jun, 10:19 — 4 Jun, 10:19

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'I've lost my butt': how rapid weight loss can leave you with less muscle and more fat

GLP-1 drugs such as Mounjaro are helping millions of people rapidly lose weight. But the changes happening inside the body go far beyond the number on the scale. Neelam Tailor investigates the growing debate around the possible risks of rapid weight loss from jabs and yo-yo dieting, which include loss of lean mass and consequences in older age. Experts say the debate isn’t just about weight-loss drugs, but about how modern dieting culture has shaped our bodies for decades Continue reading...

By Neelam Tailor, Alex Healey, Ali Assaf, Joseph Pierce, Ryan Baxter

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Rapid Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Muscle Loss and Increased Body Fat

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'I've lost my butt': how rapid weight loss can leave you with less muscle and more fat

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