# Can weight-loss drugs boost athletes’ performance?

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- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-19 00:07 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cvgvy8xx27lo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but evidence that they enhance athletic performance remains unclear. Scientists are examining possible benefits alongside risks such as muscle loss and inadequate energy intake. The drugs are not banned, though WADA is monitoring them.