# Muscle matters: the effects of medically induced weight loss on skeletal muscle

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 116 |
| Journal | The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s2213-8587(24)00272-9 |
| Corresponding authors | Steven B. Heymsfield |
| Institution | University of Alberta, Canada |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/diet-and-metabolism-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/s2213-8587(24)00272-9](https://doi.org/10.1016/s2213-8587(24)00272-9)

## Topics

medically induced weight loss · skeletal muscle · Muscle mass preservation · pharmacological weight loss interventions · Lean body mass · sarcopenia risk · muscle protein synthesis · body composition changes · GLP-1 receptor agonists · muscle metabolic function · resistance training · protein supplementation · muscle strength · weight loss medications · muscle catabolism

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