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Infographic illustrating healthy body composition changes during GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapy with semaglutide and tirzepatide, showing reduced fat mass and preserved lean muscle through protein intake and resistance training.

GLP-1 & Muscle Loss: Do Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Muscle Wasting?

GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide don’t cause true muscle wasting. Most weight lost is fat, not muscle. Learn how proper protein intake and resistance training preserve lean mass and support healthy body composition during GLP-1 therapy.

Joshua Silva, MD

Nov 7, 202513 min read