Lean Muscle Mass
About 31% of weight lost by adults during GLP-1 therapy comes from lean mass
Lean mass constituted 30.8% of total body weight lost for adults who received a GLP-1 drug during a randomized controlled trial, according to findings published in Obesity.
Sarcopenia unlikely for most after weight loss, but more data needed on older adults
Most adults who lose weight as part of obesity therapy should not experience sarcopenia due to a decrease in fat-free mass, but more research is needed on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar drugs on older adults.
Lower tibial cortical BMD, bone strength observed in male runners vs. nonathletes
ATLANTA — Male runners are more likely to have lower tibial bone mineral density and strength compared with nonathletes, according to a presenter at ENDO 2022.
More body fat linked to lower bone density, especially in men
High levels of body fat are associated with a lower bone mineral density, with the association more pronounced in men compared with women, according to study data published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Absolute appendicular lean mass best predictor of osteoporosis in menopause
Absolute appendicular lean mass appears to be a suitable marker for predicting osteoporosis based on low muscle mass for postmenopausal women, according to findings published in Menopause.