The high-protein options that tend to be best tolerated on GLP-1s include Greek yogurt or skyr, eggs or egg whites, chicken, turkey, and lean beef, fish like salmon, tuna, and cod, cottage cheese, and protein smoothies or shakes on days when solid food feels like too much
Similar improvements might be observed with weight loss achieved through other means, including lifestyle modification, bariatric surgery, or alternative weight-loss medications
This drop becomes more noticeable in chronic conditions
(The number of prescriptions exceeds the number of patients because prescription refills and renewals are counted separately.) Another indication of weight-loss drugs rapid uptake globally comes from the financial statements of their manufacturers
Understanding these changes can help patients prepare for the transition and recognise what is normal during this period
Key Studies on Duration of Treatment Effectiveness Randomized clinical trials help us see how long tirzepatide is effective