Doctors warn GLP-1 jabs can cost muscle, not just fat
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UAE endocrinologists say people on Mounjaro, Ozempic or Wegovy who eat too little protein, drink too little or skip exercise risk losing lean tissue as well as fat. They cite SURMOUNT-1 body-composition data showing about 75% of weight lost on tirzepatide was fat, and recommend protein-rich meals, hydration and checks such as grip strength or DEXA scans.
Source: Khaleej Times (7 Nov 2026). Image: Khaleej Times.