Taking Ozempic? The mistake that could cause you to lose muscle mass

A health reporter warns that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can lead to significant muscle loss. Expert Gary Brecka recommends six minutes of daily resistance training and a protein-rich diet to preserve muscle.

A health reporter warns that popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, can cause significant muscle loss, accounting for up to a third of total weight loss. Expert Gary Brecka, a biologist and longevity specialist, explains that losing lean body mass can impair physical strength and functional independence. His solution is six minutes of daily simple resistance exercises like squats, crunches, and planks, combined with a protein-rich diet—1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. The article emphasizes the goal of losing fat, not muscle, and advises consulting a doctor if energy or performance declines.