Tap to start →
Photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
1 / 6
In the trial scans, roughly a quarter to two-fifths of the weight people lost on GLP-1 drugs was lean mass, and protein is your main defense.
2 / 6
Fast weight loss takes some muscle with it, whatever method you use.
3 / 6
The basic adult allowance is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
4 / 6
Your body uses protein best in steady doses.
5 / 6
Approximate values per typical serving, based on USDA FoodData Central.
6 / 6
When appetite is very low, a protein shake can fill the gap.
Why protein matters more on Zepbound, Wegovy or Ozempic, how clinicians set a daily range, and 16 easy high-protein foods with grams per serving.
Tap below for the full page. Not medical advice; talk to your clinician about your care.