• Dr. Grant Tinsley joins the discussion as the body composition expert.
• Myostatin is a key regulator of muscle growth.
• Wendy Whippete the most jacked muscled up dog
• The concern of GLP-1 receptor agonists and muscle mass loss.
• Overview of Courage trial looking at semaglutide and trevogrumab and lean mass loss
• Upcoming Believe trial coming out (bimagrumab and semaglutide)
• Exercise remains crucial for muscle health and function.
• MRI data from SURPASS MRI provides new insights into muscle volume changes.
• The combination of medications may have varying effects on muscle mass.
• Caution is advised regarding the long-term effects of new drugs.
• Clinical benefits of medications often outweigh concerns about muscle loss.
• Future research will explore the synergy between exercise and medication.

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Tirzepatide muscle loss

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