DIABETES · Fitness · HEALTH · weight loss

From Ozempic to Frailty? How Rapid Weight Loss Accelerates Sarcopenia in Under 50s.

Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is trending for weight loss and diabetes control. While it aids in weight reduction by suppressing appetite, there’s a significant risk of muscle mass loss. Factors like rapid weight loss, inadequate protein intake, and lack of resistance training amplify this risk, warranting measures to preserve muscle during use.