(BPT) - How much protein do you eat? Protein is key to keeping your muscles in tip-top shape and your body functioning at its best.
If you're on a GLP-1 medication, ensuring you have enough protein in your diet is especially critical. A study found that up to 40% of the weight loss with GLP-1 medications is from lean mass, which includes muscle*. In just 12-18 months, the lost muscle can be equivalent to a decade of age-related natural muscle loss**.
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