What's the difference between Wegovy and Ozempic
According to CU Medicine obesity medicine specialist Mercedez Hernandez, MD, the answer depends on more than convenience
Here's your protein target: Minimum: 1.0g per kg body weight (0.45g per pound) Optimal: 1.2-1.6g per kg body weight (0.55-0.73g per pound) For a 200 lb person: that's 90-145g protein daily For a 150 lb person: that's 68-110g protein daily Example calculation: If you weigh 180 pounds (82 kg): Minimum: 82 kg 1.0 = 82g protein daily Optimal: 82 kg 1.6 = 131g protein daily Why Protein Distribution Matters It's not just about hitting your daily totalHOW you distribute protein throughout the day impacts muscle preservation
If your BMI at the start of the therapy is below a certain threshold and you are not experiencing other risks or conditions, it may not be enough on its own to be eligible for the Bridge Program
This is especially relevant for tirzepatide dosing , where the escalation steps are larger and side effects at each new dose can be more pronounced
Numerous physiological effects of GLP-1 include increased satiety, delayed stomach emptying, and weight loss (Andersen et al