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Medicine's Ian J. Neeland comments on impact of GLP-1s on muscle

Media | April 17, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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NPR: Ian J. Neeland, associate professor at the School of Medicine, commented on how GLP-1s have been found to also improve muscle quality, even if they reduce overall quantity. "The key point is not just how much muscle, but how healthy and functional the muscle is," Neeland said.

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