The recommendation was made on the back of research published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2023 that included 17,604 people with cardiovascular disease about half of whom took semaglutide and half a dummy injection
Advancing basal insulin replacement in type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with insulin glargine plus oral agents: a comparison of adding albiglutide, a weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist, versus thrice-daily prandial insulin lispro
Switching can help improve results or reduce side effects
Nunn, E., et al., Antibody blockade of activin type II receptors preserves skeletal muscle mass and enhances fat loss during GLP-1 receptor agonism
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Adequate Protein Intake Target: 1.6-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day 4 For most people, this translates to: 150 lb person: 110-150g protein/day 200 lb person: 145-200g protein/day 250 lb person: 180-250g protein/day This is significantly higher than standard recommendations (0.8g/kg) because during caloric restriction, your protein needs increase to: Prevent muscle protein breakdown Support muscle protein synthesis Maintain metabolic function Support satiety and appetite regulation 2