Losing weight naturally is not easy, it can take a lot of time. In such a situation, the use of weight loss medicines is increasing rapidly. But in a recent study published in ‘The Lancet’, researchers from America and Canada have said that losing weight with the help of medicines can have a negative effect on the muscles.
Studies focused more on the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Canada’s Alberta and McMaster universities reported that muscle loss could occur between 25 to 39 percent of total weight over the course of 36 to 72 weeks.
What happens when you lose muscle mass?
Muscle loss not only affects physical strength and performance, but also has a negative impact on metabolic health and the immune system.
The risk of these serious diseases also increases
These drugs have proven effective in treating obesity, but they also carry the risk of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Not only this, their use also causes damage to the muscles.
Even death may occur!
Researchers reported that sarcopenic obesity may increase due to muscle loss in obese people. This condition causes muscle weakness as well as excess weight, which can increase heart disease and mortality.
keep this in mind
Researchers suggested that adequate protein intake and regular exercise along with medications should be the key to weight loss. This will not only help in weight loss but will also help in maintaining muscle mass.