GLP-1 medications reliably burn fat, but some of what comes off can be muscle. Here is what the real 2026 evidence says about protecting lean mass while on treatment.
Medically Written & Reviewed Written by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine). Last reviewed: July 25, 2026 Evidence: ICMR-NIN 2020 Recommended Dietary Allowance (India) About the Author | Editorial Policy Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional gaps in India, affecting a large […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), MA (Psychology) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Over the past two years, I’ve had more consultations start with “I’ve been reading about Ozempic” than with any other single topic — and for good reason. GLP-1 receptor agonists have genuinely changed what’s […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy A standard health insurance policy pays your hospital when you’re admitted. Critical illness insurance pays you, directly, in a lump sum, the moment you’re diagnosed with a covered condition — before treatment even starts. The two […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy You tell yourself you’re just checking the news. Twenty minutes later you’re still scrolling, your chest is tight, and none of what you’ve read has actually been useful to you. This pattern has a name now […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Headlines love to declare that AI has “beaten” doctors at diagnosis. The real picture, drawn from dozens of peer-reviewed studies, is more useful and less dramatic: in specific, narrow tasks, AI systems can match or exceed […]