6-minute daily habit could help Ozempic users preserve muscle, expert says

As more Americans turn to popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight or manage diabetes, there is a growing focus on protecting muscle as pounds are shed.

The concern comes as 11% of U.S. adults report taking these drugs for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024, according to Gallup.

Lean mass, which includes muscle and other tissues, accounts for roughly a quarter to a third of the weight lost with these obesity treatments, research suggests.

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