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Weight Loss Drug May Weaken Muscle Strength in Seniors

8/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Utah reveals that semaglutide, a weight loss drug, reduces lean mass in mice by 10%, primarily affecting non-muscle tissue. Alarmingly, this could lead to weakened muscle strength in older adults, even if muscle size remains intact. Further research on humans is essential to understand the full implications.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Utah reveals that semaglutide, a weight loss drug, reduces lean mass in mice by 10%, primarily affecting non-muscle tissue. Alarmingly, this could lead to weakened muscle strength in older adults, even if muscle size remains intact. Further research on humans is essential to understand the full implications.