Physician-supervised GLP-1 support

Preventing Muscle Loss During GLP-1 Treatment

Protect lean mass during GLP-1 treatment with individualized protein, resistance activity, reasonable calorie targets and monitoring.

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Preventing Muscle Loss During GLP-1 Treatment at W8MD Philadelphia

Weight loss includes more than body fat

Some lean mass loss can occur during weight reduction. The goal is not to eliminate every change in lean tissue, but to reduce avoidable loss while preserving strength, function and adequate nutrition.

Lean-mass protection plan

Protein

Set an individualized target and distribute it across tolerated meals. Kidney disease and other conditions can change recommendations.

Resistance activity

Use age-, ability- and condition-appropriate strength training after medical clearance.

Monitoring

Track strength, function, dietary intake, symptoms and body composition when useful—not scale weight alone.

Avoid overly aggressive restriction

Very low intake, persistent nausea or rapid loss can make adequate nutrition harder. Contact W8MD when appetite suppression prevents reasonable protein, fluids or micronutrient intake.

How W8MD can help

W8MD reviews medical history, medication list, treatment response, adverse effects, nutrition, sleep, insurance, cost and patient preference. Recommendations may include continuing the current plan, changing titration, comparing another medication, strengthening nutrition or activity support, pursuing coverage review, or focusing on maintenance. No particular result or prescription is guaranteed.

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1718 Welsh Road, 2nd Floor, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · 215-676-2334

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