How much protein do you need on a GLP-1?
On a GLP-1, the recommended protein target is roughly 1.5 g per kg of ideal body weight (or 0.7–1.0 g per lb of goal weight) — enough to preserve muscle during rapid weight loss.
On a GLP-1, the recommended protein target is roughly 1.5 g per kg of ideal body weight (or 0.7–1.0 g per lb of goal weight) — enough to preserve muscle during rapid weight loss. Rapid weight loss without enough protein causes a larger share of lost weight to come from lean muscle. That hurts long-term metabolism and how you look at the end. Appetite suppression on a GLP-1 makes hitting protein hard — most patients fall short without tracking. Front-loading protein at breakfast and lunch (when appetite is best) is the easiest fix.
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