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Lean mass loss

Muscle and other non-fat tissue lost alongside fat during weight loss. A portion of any rapid weight loss — including on GLP-1s — is lean mass, which matters more as you age because muscle is harder to rebuild. Clinicians typically recommend resistance exercise and adequate protein to protect muscle, and it's the most common regret among people who lost weight very fast.

Related terms: BMI (Body Mass Index) · LillyDirect

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