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6-minute daily habit could help Ozempic users preserve muscle, expert says
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- Use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for weight loss or diabetes management has increased to 11% of U.S. adults, raising concerns about preserving muscle mass during weight loss.
- Research shows that 20% to 40% of weight lost with GLP-1 treatments is lean body mass, which includes muscle, organs, water, and connective tissues, making muscle preservation essential.
- Biologist Gary Brecka recommends at least six minutes of daily resistance exercise combined with adequate protein intake to help mitigate muscle loss while on GLP-1 medications.
- Simple resistance exercises such as planks, body-weight squats, and goblet squats can be effective and time-efficient for maintaining muscle without requiring long gym sessions.
- Consistent exercise, including a mix of resistance and cardiovascular training, along with protein intake of 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, supports muscle preservation and overall health during weight loss.
