Across GLP-1 trials the share of weight lost as lean mass depends on the medication: about 26 percent on tirzepatide, and up to 45 percent on semaglutide, with a class-wide average near 30 percent and reported figures ranging from 20 to 50 percent.* Weight loss does not distinguish between fat and lean tissue. Protein intake is one of the few things that does.* Consensus guidance puts protein at 1.0 to 1.2g per kilogram of body weight daily for healthy older adults, and 1.2 to 1.5g where illness is present. For a 75kg person, that is roughly 75 to 90g daily. When appetite drops sharply, reaching that through food alone becomes harder. TAKE Nourish provides 21g of plant protein per serving to close the gap.
Weight Loss Does Not Distinguish. Protein Does.
Across 24 trials, higher protein during energy restriction preserved 0.43kg more fat-free mass than standard protein. The authors describe that effect as modest, and we will use their word rather than a better one.* It is also one of the few levers anyone has shown to work.
Which medication you are on changes the number: on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) the share of weight lost as lean mass can run close to half, while on tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) it sits nearer a quarter. In the SURMOUNT-1 DXA substudy the placebo group lost the same ratio as tirzepatide, 25 percent against 26 percent, so this is weight loss behaving as weight loss rather than the medication doing something unusual. It is also worth knowing that fat-free mass measured by DXA includes water, glycogen and connective tissue, so it is not skeletal muscle alone.
GLP-1 medications make it easier to eat less. They also make it harder to consume enough protein to support the lean mass your body relies on for strength, mobility, and long-term metabolic health.* When appetite drops, protein is usually the first thing to disappear from the plate.
Built to fit the appetite you have.Not the one you had.
That distinction shapes everything about the formula. Serving size, digestive tolerability, protein source, and the way it sits in a smaller stomach. TAKE Nourish was formulated around blended protein sources and digestive comfort rather than simply maximizing grams per serving. A 30g scoop is not much use if you cannot finish it.
No dairy. No whey. No soy. Gentle enough for daily use.
Protein Is One Of Three
Three things influence how much of what you lose is fat rather than muscle. Adequate protein. Resistance movement. And creatine to support that work.*
Nourish covers the first, and it is the one with the strongest evidence behind it. TAKE Build covers the third. The second is yours, and it does not require a gym. The Strength System is the two of ours in one order, with electrolytes.
Beyond Protein
Reduced food intake often means fewer opportunities to obtain essential nutrients from food alone. Added fiber and MCT oil help support satiety, digestive comfort, and daily nutritional balance during periods of reduced appetite.*
Why It's Different
21g Plant Protein
YESTEIN Fermented Protein
No Dairy. No Whey. No Soy.
Made in an FDA-Registered US Facility
Ingredient Breakdown
Tendra Fava Bean Protein IsolateFava protein measures a DIAAS of 0.67 in cooked whole beans, limited by histidine. That is below the threshold for a high-quality standalone protein, which is why Nourish blends rather than relying on one source.* Selected for tolerability during periods of reduced appetite.
YESTEIN Fermented Yeast ProteinA yeast protein produced through fermentation rather than traditional plant extraction, included as part of the blend alongside fava bean protein to diversify the amino acid profile.*
FiberSupports satiety and digestive regularity, both of which are affected when overall food intake declines significantly.* The Chocolate panel declares 1g of dietary fiber per serving, from apple pectin.
MCT OilA rapidly metabolized energy source that supports sustained daily energy without relying on large food volumes.*
Chocolate And Vanilla Are Not The Same Formula
The differences, in fullChocolate delivers 21g of protein per 34.7g serving, with 1g of sugars, 1g of dietary fiber, and small declared amounts of vitamin D, iron, phosphorus and magnesium. Vanilla delivers 20g per 35g serving, with 4g of sugars, no declared dietary fiber, and none of those four on its panel. Chocolate contains sunflower lecithin and two cocoa powders; Vanilla contains silicon dioxide instead. Both are 24 servings, both are vegan, and neither contains dairy, whey, soy or gluten. These are two different formulas rather than one formula flavoured twice, and we publish this because the two are marketed as one product.
How To Take It
ServingThe 21g protein figure is per serving, and a serving is two scoops (34.7g). Mix with 6 to 8 oz of water or your preferred beverage. 24 servings per tub.
Full Ingredient List
Chocolate, every ingredient in orderFava Bean Protein Isolate, YESTEIN Fermented Nutritional Yeast Protein, Nidau Cocoa Powder, Natural Flavor, MCT Oil Powder, Nightfall Black Cocoa Powder, Apple Pectin Powder, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Stevia Extract (leaf). Sweetened with stevia. No dairy, no whey, no soy, no gluten. Vegan and non-GMO. The lecithin here is sunflower rather than the soy lecithin most protein powders use. Manufactured in the United States, in an FDA-registered facility. Vanilla is a different formula with its own ingredient list, published on the Vanilla page.
21g plant protein. Available in Chocolate and Vanilla.
Learn more: How do I get enough protein on Ozempic? | Why am I losing muscle on GLP-1? | What is Ozempic face and how do I prevent it?
Common Questions
Will protein stop me losing muscle on a GLP-1?Nothing stops it entirely. Some lean mass loss accompanies any significant weight loss, and the share depends on the medication: about 26 percent on tirzepatide and up to 45 percent on semaglutide, with a class-wide average near 30 percent. What the evidence supports is that higher protein intake during energy restriction is associated with preserving more fat-free mass than standard protein intake, by a modest but consistent margin across 24 trials. Protein and resistance movement are the two levers with the strongest evidence behind them.*
How much protein should I eat on Ozempic?Most evidence-based guidelines recommend 1.0 to 1.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily during active weight loss, rising to 1.5g where illness is present. For a 75kg person, that is roughly 75 to 90g daily, a target that becomes harder to reach through food alone when appetite drops.*
Does TAKE Nourish contain soy?No. Soy is not declared on the Supplement Facts panel, and soy is a major allergen under US labeling law that would have to be declared if it were present as an ingredient. The formula uses sunflower lecithin rather than soy lecithin. If you have a soy allergy and want certainty about the fermentation process behind YESTEIN, email us and we will share what our manufacturer tells us.
Should I choose Chocolate or Vanilla?They are two different formulas rather than one formula flavoured twice. Chocolate carries slightly more protein and less sugar, at 21g and 1g against Vanilla's 20g and 4g, and it declares 1g of dietary fiber plus vitamin D, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, none of which appear on the Vanilla panel. Vanilla is the more neutral base if you plan to blend it into other things. Both are 24 servings, both vegan, neither contains dairy, whey, soy or gluten.
What should I look for in a protein powder on a GLP-1?Look for blended protein sources rather than a single one, because most individual plant proteins are limited in at least one amino acid. Also check the serving size. Most protein powders are formulated for people eating full meals, not for reduced intake.*
Why plant protein instead of whey?Plant and fermented proteins can be gentler on digestion, which matters when GLP-1 medications already slow gastric emptying. TAKE Nourish blends fava bean and fermented yeast protein, because single plant proteins are each limited in at least one amino acid.*
How many servings are in a tub?24 servings. If you use it every day you may want a delivery interval slightly shorter than a month.*
Consult your healthcare provider before starting if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
