Does muscle loss occur in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (marketed as "Ozempic" and "Wegovy") or combined GLP-1/GIP agonists like tirzepatide (marketed as "Mounjaro")? In this episode, we discuss current evidence regarding these next-generation weight loss drugs and muscle wasting, as well as principles of preventing muscle loss in weight loss programs. #healthspan, #ozempic, #fitness, #muscle, #science Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Importance of Muscle in Weight Loss 01:19 - Muscle Loss During Weight Loss 02:03 - What Affects Muscle Mass During Weight Loss? 02:16 - Clinical Trials 04:59 - Preserving Muscle During Weight Loss 05:30 - Protein Intake 06:28 - Strength Training 06:59 - Monitoring Body Composition 07:26 - Summary Social & Website: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sterlingmdphd Twitter - https://twitter.com/sterlingmdphd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sterlingmdphd TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sterlingmdphd Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/hQpdqT Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3y438C9 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TDUK3F2sJXfnG63hSxJhT?si=40bb52e5b53f404c Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Olanei References & Show Notes: http://www.nicksterling.com/ The content of this video is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other healthcare professional services. The content of this video is not medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The content of this video should not take precedence over information provided to you by your healthcare provider or official public health sources. Please visit nicksterling.com/terms for full Terms of Use.