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Dr. Sandra Christensen discusses the impact of GLP-1 therapies on body composition and muscle preservation.

In this episode of The GLP-1 Podcast Show, I speak with Dr. Sandra Christensen, obesity medicine specialist and founder of Integrative Medical Weight Management. We examine how GLP-1 therapies impact body composition beyond total weight loss. Dr. Christensen explores fat-free mass reduction, muscle and bone considerations, and clinical risks. She also addresses nutrition strategies, resistance training, and the importance of structured monitoring and personalized care. Listen now on all major platforms! "When evaluating weight reduction outcomes, it is essential to distinguish between fat mass and fat-free mass, because each component has different physiological roles and clinical implications." Meet the guest: Dr. Sandra Christensen https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-christensen/ is an obesity medicine specialist and founder of Integrative Medical Weight Management in Seattle. She holds advanced certification in obesity medicine and serves as a trustee for the Obesity Medicine Association and president of the Washington Obesity Society. Her work focuses on clinical strategies, patient care, and education in obesity treatment. Learn more from Dr. Sandra Christensen on The GLP-1…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sandra Christensen

Topics covered

• GLP-1 therapies
• body composition
• muscle preservation
• nutrition strategies
• resistance training
• personalized care

Keywords

• GLP-1
• body composition
• fat-free mass
• nutrition strategies
• resistance training
• obesity medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Integrative Medical Weight Management, Obesity Medicine Association, Washington Obesity Society

Places: Seattle

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