Clinical trials of Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) show that some weight loss can come from lean mass, the portion of body weight made up of muscle, organs, bones, and water, so musclepreserving support matters
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However, these studies are constrained by small sample sizes, short follow-up periods, and limited generalizability across diverse populations
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In fact, insulin therapy can sometimes lead to weight gain, as it helps store excess calories in the form of fat