Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs
A small trial suggests a muscle growth drug called apitegromab may help preserve lean body mass during weight loss from GLP-1 based slimming jabs like Mounjaro. The drug works by blocking myostatin, a protein that inhibits muscle growth, and could help maintain muscle strength and overall health during weight loss. Experts recommend further large-scale trials and encourage physical activity to support muscle retention while using weight-loss medications.
A drug that promotes muscle growth may help reduce the loss of lean body mass when using weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Maintaining lean muscle mass is important for physical strength, calorie burning, and reducing the risk of health issues like type 2 diabetes.
This research offers a potential solution to a common side effect of weight-loss drugs, supporting healthier weight management and long-term well-being.
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