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The old protein guideline of 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight was built to keep you from getting sick. It was never meant to help you thrive.

Updated guidelines are higher, and if you're active, in a calorie deficit, or on a GLP-1, the target moves closer to 2 grams per kilogram. If you've been eating to the old number, you're probably running low.

GLP-1s Explained
What's actually different between the medications you keep hearing about. Semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide, you've probably seen all three names floating around, but do you actually know what makes them different?

Semaglutide targets one receptor, GLP-1, which slows digestion and signals your brain that you're full. It's the foundation most people recognize from Ozempic and Wegovy.

Tirzepatide adds a second target, GIP, alongside GLP-1. This dual action is associated with enhanced appetite suppression and, for some patients, fewer digestive side effects at comparable doses.

Newer compounds in development add a third pathway, glucagon, aiming to improve outcomes even further. Research here is still early, and these options are not yet FDA approved for clinical use.

The mechanism matters, but so does where your medication comes from. Working with a licensed provider and pharmacy means you know exactly what you're getting, every single time.

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Disclaimer: this content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. GLP-1 medications carry risks and side effects, and not all compounds mentioned are FDA approved for clinical use. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment plan. Individual results vary.

GLP-1 medications get blamed for muscle loss, but the medication itself isn't the culprit. What actually drives muscle loss is a calorie deficit without enough protein and without resistance training, the same pattern you'd see with any aggressive weight loss method, GLP-1 or not.

The good news is this is completely within your control. Prioritizing protein intake and staying active during treatment makes a real difference in what kind of weight you lose, fat or muscle.

At Optimize U, we use labs, sometime paired with body composition scanning, to help you see exactly what's happening under the number on the scale, so you and your provider can adjust your plan before a habit becomes a setback.

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Disclaimer: Individual results vary. Talk to your provider before starting or changing any treatment plan.

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