Joshua Silva, MD Nov 7, 2025 13 min read Updated: Apr 17 Medically authored by Joshua Silva, MD | Evidence-Based Weight Loss at Potere Health MD As GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) continue to transform medical weight management, one question comes up repeatedly: Do these medications cause muscle lossor even muscle wasting
Practical Application Resistant starch: Cooked and cooled potatoes, green bananas, oats Inulin-rich foods: Chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, onions Beta-glucan: Oats, barley, mushrooms Pectin: Apples, pears, citrus fruits Psyllium husk: Supplemental fiber with strong L-cell activation Total fiber: 30-40 grams daily Fermentable fiber: 15-20 grams daily Gradual increase over 2-3 weeks to prevent digestive discomfort Pro Tip: Combining different fiber types optimizes SCFA diversity
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Two gel ice packs and a thick styrofoam box kept the vial cool from the pharmacy to my door
GLP-1 households decreased food spending by -1.6% in the first nine months of the year versus a year agothree times faster than non-GLP-1 households (-0.5%)