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Preservation of lean soft tissue during weight loss induced by GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists: A case series.

Tinsley GM, Nadolsky S

SAGE open medical case reports16 Oct 2025Cited by 9 (Europe PMC)

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Results from this study6

No result from this study comes from a test of the peptide.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone6

In this study, the peptide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking the peptide.

  1. 01HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated), body weight fell by 13.2% to 33.0%.

    In plain wordsIn three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide, body weight fell by 13.2% to 33.0%.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Weight change
    −33%
    case 1
    Weight change
    −26.8%
    case 2
    Weight change
    −13.2%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  2. 02HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated), body weight fell by 13.2% to 33.0%.

    In plain wordsIn three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide, body weight fell by 13.2% to 33.0%.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Weight change
    −33%
    case 1
    Weight change
    −26.8%
    case 2
    Weight change
    −13.2%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  3. 03HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated), fat mass fell by 46.9% to 61.6%.

    In plain wordsIn three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide, fat mass fell by 46.9% to 61.6%.

    Outcome
    DecreaseFat mass change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body composition · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Fat mass change
    −53.4%
    case 1
    Fat mass change
    −61.6%
    case 2
    Fat mass change
    −46.9%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  4. 04HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated), fat mass fell by 46.9% to 61.6%.

    In plain wordsIn three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide, fat mass fell by 46.9% to 61.6%.

    Outcome
    DecreaseFat mass change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body composition · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Fat mass change
    −53.4%
    case 1
    Fat mass change
    −61.6%
    case 2
    Fat mass change
    −46.9%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  5. 05HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated) who used lean-tissue preservation strategies, lean soft tissue fell in one patient and rose in two.

    In plain wordsIn three patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide who used lean-tissue strategies, lean soft tissue fell in one patient and rose in two.

    Outcome
    MixedLean soft tissue change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body composition · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Lean soft tissue change
    −6.9%
    case 1
    Lean soft tissue change
    2.5%
    case 2
    Lean soft tissue change
    5.8%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3). Accordingly, one patient lost 8.7% of weight as lean soft tissue, while two increased lean soft tissue.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  6. 06HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneCase report or seriesEfficacy outcome

    In three patients treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide (drug per patient not stated) who used lean-tissue preservation strategies, lean soft tissue fell in one patient and rose in two.

    In plain wordsIn three patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide who used lean-tissue strategies, lean soft tissue fell in one patient and rose in two.

    Outcome
    MixedLean soft tissue change
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Body composition · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Lean soft tissue change
    −6.9%
    case 1
    Lean soft tissue change
    2.5%
    case 2
    Lean soft tissue change
    5.8%
    case 3

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Changes in weight, fat mass, and lean soft tissue were: -33.0%, -53.4%, and -6.9% (case 1); -26.8%, -61.6%, and +2.5% (case 2); and -13.2%, -46.9%, and +5.8% (case 3). Accordingly, one patient lost 8.7% of weight as lean soft tissue, while two increased lean soft tissue.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    This case series describes three patients (two female, one male; body mass index: 32.9-51.9 kg m-2) who prioritized lean soft tissue preservation strategies during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

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  1. Version 3Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 2

    9 Oct 2026, 03:07 UTC

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  3. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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