While the standard recommendation is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, patients on GLP-1 medications should aim higher: Target intake: 1.2-1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily Distribution: 25-30 grams per meal, spread across 3-4 meals Priority sources: Complete proteins containing all essential amino acids (eggs, fish, poultry, dairy, or combined plant sources) For a 170-pound (77 kg) patient, this translates to approximately 92-123 grams of protein daily
STEP was one of the largest clinical trial programs for obesity management
all outcomes reflect the most recent available clinical measurements documented in the electronic medical record system during routine care
For example, you can inject Ozempic in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm
A recent narrative review of observational studies [21] also suggested that combination therapy was associated with a lower risk of MACE, all-cause mortality, hospitalisation for heart failure, and kidney failure