Muscle Mass & Weight Loss Drugs: Overblown Fears or Justified Concerns?

<p>Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, are new weight loss drugs that actually work, helping millions around the world to feel better and become healthier. But some people are fearful of side effects, such as loss of muscle mass. Are their fears warranted? </p><p>To find out, Marty and Stu talk to the two University of Kansas weight-loss scientists, Renee Rogers and ACSM president-elect John Jakicic, who are leading a clinical trial investigating the way aerobic and resistance training can affect the muscle mass of people who are on GLP-1s, or the other new weight loss drugs. </p><p>In this episode:</p><p>—how GLP-1s affect muscle mass</p><p>—the difference between lean and muscle mass</p><p>—the research that Jakicic and Rogers are doing into GLP-1s</p><p>—guidance on whether people should be concerned about GLP-1s and muscle mass</p><p>—how to minimize muscle loss while on GLP-1s </p><p>Plus, whether the new weight loss drugs affect men and women differently. </p><p>Have a listener question? Email us at <a href="mailto:realexercisescience@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">realexercisescience@gmail.com</a></p><p>Exercise Science is powered by <a href="https://www.everme.ai/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EverMe</a>, the longevity intelligence app. Exercise Science listeners get a free two-month trial to EverMe <a href="https://www.everme.ai/exercisescience" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">at this link</a>. You can also download EverMe for free at your favourite app store. </p><p>Exercise Science sponsor Precision Nutrition is the #1 most recommended nutrition certification program in the world. And now it specializes in GLP-1 coaching<em>.</em> For a free assessment to learn your GLP-1 type, visit <a href="http://glpcoaching.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GLPCoaching.com</a>. </p><p><br /><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>Follow or subscribe at your favourite platform @realexercisescience: <a href="http://realexercisescience.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@realexercisescience" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/realexercisescience" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realexercisescience" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <a href="htt