Evidence-based nutrition insights and expert guidance for GLP-1 users. Learn how to preserve muscle, manage side effects, and optimize your health journey.
When you're on a GLP-1 medication, most of the nutritional conversation focuses on protein. But there's another nutritional gap that gets far less attention: micronutrients. The vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly don't stop being important just because your appetite has shrunk.
Read More →GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed weight loss, with clinical trials showing average reductions of 15-22% of body weight. But there's a critical issue that doesn't make the headlines: up to 40% of the weight lost can come from lean muscle mass, not fat.
Read More →Starting a GLP-1 medication is a significant step. Whether you've been prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda, the first month is when your body adjusts to the medication and your relationship with food begins to shift.
Read More →Creatine monohydrate is one of the most thoroughly researched supplements in the history of sports science. With over 500 peer-reviewed studies supporting its safety and efficacy, it's no longer just for bodybuilders and athletes.
Read More →Generic nutrition advice has a fundamental problem: it treats everyone the same. A 25-year-old athlete and a 55-year-old on GLP-1 medication receive the same "eat more protein" guidance, with no consideration for their vastly different metabolic situations.
Read More →GLP-1 medications are remarkably effective, but they come with a well-documented set of side effects — particularly during the early weeks and after dose increases. The good news is that many of these side effects can be significantly reduced through targeted nutritional strategies.
Read More →If you're on a GLP-1 medication and not doing resistance training, you're leaving your best results on the table. While these medications are remarkably effective at reducing body weight, research consistently shows that without strength training, a significant portion of that weight loss comes from muscle.
Read More →If you're on a GLP-1 medication and measuring your progress solely by the number on the bathroom scale, you're only seeing half the picture — and potentially the wrong half. Body weight is a blunt instrument.
Read More →Hydration is one of the most underestimated aspects of GLP-1 medication management. While the conversation around these medications focuses heavily on appetite, protein, and weight loss, inadequate fluid intake silently undermines both your health and your results.
Read More →Protein is the single most important macronutrient when you're on a GLP-1 medication. It preserves muscle mass, keeps you feeling satisfied between meals, supports your immune system, and helps your body recover from the metabolic changes.
Read More →The GLP-1 revolution has transformed weight loss. Medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are delivering results that were previously only achievable through bariatric surgery. But amid the excitement, a critical problem is being overlooked.
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