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In compensated MASH cirrhosis with frailty/sarcopenia, how do you use GLP-1 receptor agonists safely—what lean-mass or functional monitoring strategy (and stopping/adjustment thresholds) do you use to prevent harmful weight-loss–associated muscle loss while pursuing cardiometabolic benefit?

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Hepatology · Penn State College of Medicine
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In compensated MASH cirrhosis with frailty or sarcopenia, I use GLP-1 receptor agonists cautiously (and for non-MASH indications) and pair them with structured resistance exercise 2 days a week, adequate protein intake (1.2-1.5 g/kg/day), and baseline functional assessment rather than focusing on we...

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