As the use of anti-obesity drugs and rapid slimming therapies grows in India, orthopaedic specialists warn that a significant share of weight loss may come from muscle rather than fat, raising concerns about joint health, mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal stability.
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India’s Weight-Loss Craze May Be Depleting Muscle, Not Fat: Orthopaedists Warn
April 16, 2026As the use of anti-obesity drugs and rapid slimming therapies grows in India, orthopaedic specialists warn that a significant share of weight loss may come from muscle rather than fat, raising concerns about joint health, mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal stability.