Noom's GLP-1 Companion feature allows members taking a GLP-1 to maintain muscle mass and prevent Sarcopenia. The feature incorporates: 🥗 Personalized Nutritional Guidance- especially focused on protein rich foods with the goal of maintaining protein base muscle mass 🍳 Protein Tracking Feature- to ensure members are consuming the proper amount of protein 🏃♂️ Fitness Focused Videos- Noom has added 1,000 fitness-focused videos centered around resistance training to help prevent muscle loss that tends to be associated with a GLP-1 📚 Content- the content fully supports each member throughout their journey all while stressing the importance of protein, fitness and maintaining muscle To learn more about what Sarcopenia is and how you can prevent it on a GLP-1, read below!
What Is Sarcopenia and How Can I Prevent It on GLP-1s? Sarcopenia, often referred to as “muscle aging,” is characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as we age. (Sounds unpleasant, right?). These losses can be accelerated with weight loss medications unless you have the right strategy. Linda Anegawa, MD, Dipl. ABOM, DNBPAS, Chief Medical Officer, breaks it down in her latest blog post on sarcopenia and GLP-1s. 💪You can preserve muscle mass while on your weight-loss journey by optimizing your protein intake, incorporating strength training, staying active, and paying attention to your rest and recovery. Want to learn more? 💫 Dive deeper into sarcopenia, why it matters, and how you can prevent it while using GLP-1s here: https://lnkd.in/eVB9Hmzg
