We dive deep into how medications like Wegovy and Ozempic—while popular for weight loss—don't differentiate between fat and muscle loss, which can be crucial for long-term health. We'll also explore the growing evidence supporting ketogenic diets for their ability to promote fat loss while preserving muscle mass, making them a compelling option for improving body composition.

Watch this video to understand how optimizing your body composition, rather than just losing weight, can lead to sustainable health benefits.

*Papers Mentioned*

_Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity_

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183

_Body Composition Changes After Very-Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Obesity Evaluated by 3 Standardized Methods_

https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/102/2/488/2972058?login=false

_Long-Term Effects of a Novel Continuous Remote Care Intervention Including Nutritional Ketosis for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A 2-Year Non-randomized Clinical Trial_

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2019.00348/full

*Resources*

Metabolic Mind’s Families & Peers page:

https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers

Clinician Directory:

https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory

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Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.

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