semaglutide and spleen CT shows body composition changes in patients treated with Ozempic semaglutide spleen US_FDA @novonordiskus @ScienceTM

Why this matters on GLP-1s - Appetite is lower, so each serving needs to be more efficient - Higher leucine helps stimulate muscle maintenance even with smaller portions - Often requires less total volume to meet protein targets Common animal-based options - Whey isolate - Egg protein - Casein Considerations - Some individuals experience digestive discomfort while on GLP-1s - Dairy-based proteins may not be tolerated by everyone - Flavor and texture can feel heavy during appetite suppression Animal proteins tend to work well for individuals prioritizing muscle preservation, resistance training, and efficiency per serving

Now two years later, shes on a maintenance dose of Contrave (which can be taken indefinitely)

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