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Cause for caution with weight loss drugs like Ozempic | Peter Attia, M.D. — Whalespan

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Cause for caution with weight loss drugs like Ozempic | Peter Attia, M.D.

Peter Attia5m · 2023-05-18

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◐Partially SupportedOzempic improves glycemic control by promoting weight loss and acting as a direct insulin sensitizer.✓Well SupportedBody composition, specifically the fat-to-lean mass ratio, is a more important factor than overall weight or BMI for health outcomes.◐Partially SupportedOzempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist and a prototype weight loss drug.✕Not SupportedAlmost every patient taking semaglutide loses muscle mass at an alarming rate.✕Not Supported

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The FDA's reliance on body weight as the primary outcome in weight loss studies penalizes drugs that preserve lean mass and selectively target fat mass.

◐Partially SupportedTo mitigate muscle loss while on Ozempic, patients should have a DEXA scan, maintain high protein intake (e.g., 200g/day for a 200lb individual targeting 180lb), and continue intense exercise.

◐Partially SupportedTirzepatide is a newer drug that is significantly better than semaglutide and belongs to a different class of drugs.