By Francesca Alfano, MS, CDN, CNS, IFNCP Protein Intake on GLP-1 Medications: How Much You Need and How to Get Enough GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are increasingly used for weight loss and blood sugar management
According to the companys stated tiers, a lower BMI may route someone toward a microdose option or away from GLP-1 treatment entirely, while a higher BMI may route toward the standard dose
Factors such as starting weight, dose progression, appetite response, and lifestyle habits all influence how quickly weight loss occurs
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