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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Muscle-boosting drug could help retain lean tissue when using weight-loss jabs

A drug that promotes muscle mass could help retain lean body mass when using weight-loss jabs, a study has suggested.

Weight-loss injections, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by mimicking the natural hormone which regulates blood sugar, appetite and digestion – leading to a decreased calorie intake and, as a result, weight loss.

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