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That's what happened in the case of new weight-loss drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, that have exploded in popularity in the past couple of years
A peptide is a compound that breaks down into two or more amino acids
But here's what's important: muscle loss is not a direct effect of GLP-1 medications
Campbell in Nutrition Reviews shows that calorie restriction can lead to reductions in lean body mass unless sufficient protein intake and resistance training are maintained
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