To protect your metabolism and muscles, make sure you: Eat at least 100130g of protein daily Strength train 24x/week Stay hydrated and monitor electrolytes Prioritize real food over ultra-processed options Track muscle loss and body comp, not just scale weight Focus on building sustainable routines Whether youre using GLP-1 medication or not, your food choices matter
Eating or drinking too soon can wash away compound that was in the process of absorbing, and food in the stomach redirects blood flow away from the oral tissues toward the digestive system
However many people begin to lose weight on lower doses
For weight management, inadequate response (less than 5% weight loss after several months at maintenance dose) may warrant reassessment of the treatment approach
In mouse organoids, the effect of SCFAs was limited to L-cells alone because markers of other endocrine cell types (Sct, Tph, and Gip) remained unchanged
While this side effect tends to lessen over time, it can still cause discomfort and affect your quality of life