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A drug may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle

The antibody helped patients retain lean body mass, though key health questions remain

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People on GLP-1 drugs can lose drastic amounts of weight, including some muscle. An experimental drug might help people retain some of this lean mass.

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By Meghan Rosen

When people drop weight on GLP-1 meds, they can also lose muscle. But a proof-of-concept drug might help preserve this lean tissue.