CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – As more people utilize weight-loss drugs, UVA Health experts caution users of the shortcomings regarding GLP-1 medications and overall health.
Experts say GLP-1 drugs can help people drop significant amounts of weight but may cause a decrease in muscle mass alongside fat loss.
“Many people [want] to be on these medications,” UVA Health endocrinologist Doctor Zhenqui Lui said. “They think about is as that it might be a quick and easy way to lose weight. But in reality, this type of medication is not for everybody.”…