Weight Loss Drugs and Non-Fat Mass Loss

SOURCE studyfinds.org
Recent pharmaceutical advances have led to the development of weight loss drugs based on natural hormones from the intestine. GLP-1-based drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide help people feel less hungry, resulting in weight loss. However, some of the weight lost is non-fat mass, including muscle and bone, which are essential for health. Maintaining muscle and bone mass through protein intake and physical activity is important while taking these drugs.

Key Points

  • GLP-1-based drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide help control food intake and hunger
  • Weight loss achieved through these drugs may result in the loss of non-fat mass, including muscle and bone mass
  • Maintaining muscle and bone mass through protein intake and physical activity is important while taking these drugs

Pros

  • Effective in helping people lose weight
  • Help control food intake and hunger

Cons

  • Uncertainty about the long-term effects of weight loss achieved by using GLP-1 drugs
  • Loss of non-fat mass, including muscle and bone mass