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Medical illustration comparing the clinical efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) with the peptides tesamorelin and sermorelin for weight loss and visceral fat reduction. The infographic highlights that while GLP-1s are proven for weight loss, current clinical evidence does not support tesamorelin or sermorelin as effective routine add-ons for general obesity treatment.

Medical illustration comparing the clinical efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) with the peptides tesamorelin and sermorelin for weight loss and visceral fat reduction. The infographic highlights that while GLP-1s are proven for weight loss, current clinical evidence does not support tesamorelin or sermorelin as effective routine add-ons for general obesity treatment.

Tesamorelin and Sermorelin With GLP-1s: Do They Help With Weight Loss or Visceral Fat?

Tesamorelin and sermorelin are sometimes promoted as add-ons to GLP-1 medications. Learn what the evidence shows about weight loss, visceral fat, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.

Joshua Silva, MD

Jul 45 min read

Potere Health MD medical infographic illustrating the "Muscle-Preserving Triad" for patients on GLP-1 agonists like Zepbound and Ozempic. The graphic details resistance training frequency (2-3x weekly), daily protein intake targets (1.2-1.6 g/kg), and the use of DEXA scans or strength monitoring to prevent lean body mass reduction during weight loss.

Potere Health MD medical infographic illustrating the "Muscle-Preserving Triad" for patients on GLP-1 agonists like Zepbound and Ozempic. The graphic details resistance training frequency (2-3x weekly), daily protein intake targets (1.2-1.6 g/kg), and the use of DEXA scans or strength monitoring to prevent lean body mass reduction during weight loss.

How to Prevent Muscle Loss on Zepbound® & Ozempic® (GLP-1 Agonists): Evidence-Based Strategies

Worried about muscle loss on Zepbound® or Ozempic®? Discover the specific protein targets and resistance training protocols required to preserve lean mass while taking GLP-1 medications.

Joshua Silva, MD

Apr 25 min read

A cover image showing a glass of red wine and a small spirit glass next to a semaglutide injection pen on a wooden table, illustrating the topic of alcohol use while on GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound/Mounjaro (tirzepatide).

A cover image showing a glass of red wine and a small spirit glass next to a semaglutide injection pen on a wooden table, illustrating the topic of alcohol use while on GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound/Mounjaro (tirzepatide).

Can You Drink Alcohol on Ozempic® or Mounjaro®? A Doctor’s Safety Guide

A physician-written guide to alcohol use on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®. Covers GI side effects, blood sugar risk, altered tolerance, and emerging research on cravings.

Joshua Silva, MD

Mar 106 min read

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