The fitness community owes a debt to the obesity epidemic. Hear me out.
GLPs started with semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), and people lost lean muscle mass. So pharma poured money into fixing it.
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) → was both a GLP-1 and a GIP which meant better nutrient partitioning and more weight loss.
Retatrutide (still in trials) → GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptor = energy expenditure + fat oxidation. More fat loss, less muscle loss.
Bimagrumab (in trials) → even greater muscle preservation
Historically, a massive amount of fitness research has been funded by government dollars aimed at fighting obesity.
Weight loss is the holy grail for these pharmaceutical companies. They are pouring billions of dollars into researching how to optimize body composition, and every iteration is getting better.
If you’ve been sitting on your high horse judging people for struggling with their weight, it’s time to step off. Even if you don’t struggle with your diet, because of this research, we’re all going to be able to stay muscular and healthy well into our 50s, 60s, and maybe even beyond.
Science doesn’t care about your opinions. It just keeps advancing. 🔬
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