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You're Losing 25-40% of Lean Muscle on GLP-1's

HOW TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR LEAN MUSCLE WHILE ON GLP-1 PRESCRIPTIONS

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Proportion of Lean Mass Loss

Research suggests that lean mass loss constitutes approximately 25% to 39% of the total weight reduction achieved through GLP-1 RA treatment.

Excessive loss of muscle mass can lead to physical frailty, decreased mobility, and other health complications, particularly in older adults.

How to Preserve Lean Muscle Mass

Consuming a protein-rich diet supports muscle maintenance and repair, which is essential during periods of weight reduction

In the Journal of the Endocrine Society, consuming twice the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of protein per day preserved muscle during weight loss with GLP-1.

The recommended RDA currently is 0.8g per kg. About 70 grams of protein per day for a 200lb person. So, doubling that to 1.6kg per pound means a 200lb person should be getting about 140 grams of protein per day while on a GLP-1.

Carla Prodo, PhD suggests to her patients that they target 20-40 grams of protein per meal per day. As an example, a 4-ounce chicken breast has about 35 grams of protein.