Preserve Muscle Mass While On GLP-1: Book Your Inbody Body Composition Analysis

GLP-1 Meds can cause muscle mass. The loss represents approximately25-40% of total weight loss, which is proportionally much less than fat mass loss. The muscle mass loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists is comparable to other weight loss interventions.

The muscle mass loss is related to:

• Degree of caloric restriction

• Rapidity of Weight Loss

• Reduced protein intake due to appetite suppression

To mitigate muscle mass loss:

• Increase Plant-Based Protein intake: Target 1.2-1.6 g/kg/day during active weight loss, or an absolute target of 80-120 g/day. Healthy sources include:

• Super Firm Tofu

• Greens like kale or spinach

• Edamame

• Legumes such as beans, lentils, chickpeas

• Seeds such as h/e-M/p and chia and flax

• Nuts and nut butters such as raw almonds and pistachios

• Elements Truffles Protein Powder

• Amrita Bars

• Consume protein-rich foods first

• Resistance training at least 3 times weekly

• Combined resistance and aerobic training can reduce lean body mass loss by 50-95%

• Keep track of muscle mass loss with Inbody Testing

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Beyond weight, Inbody Body Composition Analysis includes:

• Skeletal Muscle Mass

• Percent Body Fat

• Total Body Water

• Lean Mass

• Segmental Muscle Analysis of Each Limb and Trunk

• Basal Metabolic Rate

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Figure: Combining GLP-1 therapy with exercise preserves lean mass while still achieving substantial fat loss:

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