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Source brief: A systematic review of the effect of semaglutide on lean mass

Review context for interpreting lean-mass changes during semaglutide-supported weight loss.

Published Jul 13, 2026 · Original source: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle

Simple answer

Review context for interpreting lean-mass changes during semaglutide-supported weight loss.

At a glance

Evidence:Evidence unclearRisk:Lower riskStatus:Status unclear

What this source says

Review context for interpreting lean-mass changes during semaglutide-supported weight loss.

Why it matters

This source is part of LHN's longevity drugs evidence trail. Reading the original helps separate what the source actually addresses from broader online claims.

What it does not prove

Lean mass is not identical to contractile muscle, and body-composition findings do not create a personal treatment plan.

How LHN is using it

This brief records the source in the public evidence trail and links to the original. It does not turn a paper, registry entry or regulatory document into personal medical advice. The source's design, population and stated limitations still determine what conclusions are reasonable.

Read the original source

Lean mass is not identical to contractile muscle, and body-composition findings do not create a personal treatment plan.

Open Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle

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