Dr. Austin Baraki is a practicing Internal Medicine Physician, competitive lifter, and strength coach located in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, he completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the College of William & Mary, his doctorate in medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly Sarcopenia is not the age-related decline in muscle size most people think it is. It is a syndrome of low muscle strength and impaired physical function, and the process that produces it starts in the nervous system long before atrophy shows up on a scan or […]
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly Based on Signal: What Testosterone Levels Are Telling You About Your Health Half. That is the share of men with an initial low testosterone value who come back normal on a repeat draw without any treatment. The finding comes from a long-running study of more than […]
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD | Reviewed quarterly Two-thirds. That is approximately how much of the weight people regain within a year of stopping semaglutide, based on the STEP 1 trial extension.¹ The trial had produced an average weight loss of about 17% of body weight over 68 weeks. One year after the last […]
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD An evidence-based review of creatine supplementation during GLP-1–assisted weight loss. The Short Answer Creatine monohydrate is one of the best-studied supplements in sports nutrition, and its effects on body composition are modest. On a GLP-1, creatine will not prevent the lean-mass drop that shows up on a DXA scan, […]
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly A clinical evidence review of muscle loss, body composition, and physical function during GLP-1–assisted weight loss. Thirty-eight to thirty-nine percent. That is the share of total weight lost that registered as “lean mass” on the body-composition scans in STEP-1, the landmark semaglutide trial published in the […]
This article is based on a real clinical case and is designed to help active individuals understand how to interpret abnormal liver enzyme results in the context of exercise. The Short Answer If you exercise regularly and your routine blood test shows elevated liver enzymes — specifically ALT and AST — there is a significant […]
By Austin Baraki, MD & Jordan Feigenbaum, MD, MS (Barbell Medicine) Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. If you have severe or progressive symptoms, significant trauma, fever, unexplained weight loss, history of cancer, bowel/bladder changes, or new/progressive weakness or numbness, seek urgent medical evaluation. Key Points […]
By Austin Baraki MD, FACP Reviewed for medical accuracy on 12.3.2025 by Jordan Feigenbaum MD, MS Medical Disclaimer: The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or supplementation. […]
Reviewed for scientific and medical accuracy by Jordan Feigenbaum, MD, MS Cholesterol is often treated like a villain, but you may be surprised to learn that it is actually essential for life. It is involved in things like the structure of our cells, brain and nerve function, and hormone production. It is important enough that […]
Most people have their blood pressure checked in a healthcare office setting. If this office measurement is high, additional measurements outside the office setting are recommended to confirm before starting treatment. USPSTF 2021 Checking blood pressure at home can be an excellent option, but requires careful technique with the appropriate equipment. How to Check Your […]