GLP-1 Resource Center

How do I get enough protein on Ozempic?

Protein is the single most important macronutrient to prioritize during GLP-1 treatment, and the hardest to hit when appetite is significantly suppressed. This is not a minor inconvenience. Inadequate protein during GLP-1 treatment directly accelerates muscle loss, facial volume depletion, hair loss, and metabolic slowdown.

Why protein requirements increase on GLP-1 medications

During caloric restriction, the body draws on both fat and lean muscle for energy. The rate of muscle breakdown increases when protein intake is insufficient to signal to the body that lean mass should be preserved. Most evidence-based guidelines for active weight loss recommend 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, significantly higher than general population recommendations. Research confirms that up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications is lean muscle when protein intake is inadequate.

Why it is difficult on GLP-1 medications

GLP-1 medications suppress appetite effectively. Most patients find that their appetite is reduced to the point where eating three protein-rich meals daily feels impossible. Nausea and gastric sensitivity in the early weeks of treatment further reduce the palatability of high-protein foods like meat and eggs.

The TAKE approach

TAKE Nourish delivers 20g of complete plant protein per serving from YESTEIN fermented yeast protein, alongside fiber and MCT oil. Available in Chocolate and Vanilla. Paired with TAKE Build for creatine support, both form The Strength System.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. TAKE products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.