One of the benefits of GLP-1 medications is that they slow gastric emptying, making you less hungry overall. But if you don’t change your eating habits, you’re more likely to suffer from side effects like nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting because of this reason.

To avoid GI distress while taking a GLP-1 medication, you’ll need to reduce the volume of food you eat to avoid feeling uncomfortably full or dealing with an upset digestive system.

This is different from traditional dieting advice, which tells you to fill up on high-density, low-volume foods. On GLP-1 medications, the goal is not to “fill up” in the same way since the medication is slowing your digestive system down.

Don’t get me wrong, fruits and vegetables are great. But for anyone getting used to being on a GLP-1 medication, getting enough calories from nutrient-dense sources is important and can be more difficult.

That’s why anyone on a GLP-1 medication should first focus on protein, which packs a bigger nutritional punch without overloading your digestive system.We created Mainstay to make it easy for GLP-1 users to quickly and easily fuel up with the protein they need. Unlike other protein powders, it’s SUPER gentle on the gut: made with lactose-free whey protein isolate and enhanced with digestive enzymes that kick in quickly and help your system digest your food for up to 24 hours. The best part? It’s less than 3g of carbs and won’t spike blood sugar.

Mix one scoop into cold water — more water if you want it lighter. It comes out clear and juice-like, not creamy. Most people have it in the morning. Thirty seconds, done.

It's a food supplement designed to sit alongside your routine, not replace anything. As with any supplement, run the ingredient list past your prescriber or pharmacist if you have questions — especially with kidney conditions or a complex medication list.

Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can use this to track your package on our website or the carrier's site.

• "Our findings build upon preliminary animal studies showing that central administration of GLP-1RA medications impacts taste aversion to sweetness," Jensterle Sever said.’ Weight loss drug may change how obese people perceive taste.
• “If patients report upper GI side effects of short duration or mild severity, we suggest initial patient counseling on dietary modifications (e.g. decreasing the volume of food intake at each sitting and mindfulness to stop eating when full).”
  Managing the gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity: recommendations for clinical practice.
• “Dietary proteins have been shown to be more effective at prolonging satiety and suppressing food intake than carbohydrates and fats”
  The acute effects of four protein meals on insulin, glucose, appetite and energy intake in lean men.
• As GLP-1 drugs become increasingly popular for weight loss, more doctors and patients are looking for ways to counteract the muscle loss that can happen on these medications — and companies are racing to meet that demand.
  The Race Is On to Stop Muscle Loss.
• “Whey protein meal produced a greater insulin response, reduced appetite and decreased ad libitum energy intake at a subsequent meal compared with the other protein meals, indicating a potential for appetite suppression and weight loss in overweight or obese individuals.”
  The acute effects of four protein meals on insulin, glucose, appetite and energy intake in lean menManaging the gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity: recommendations for clinical practice.
• Regular physical activity, especially resistance-type exercise training, and high protein intake (1.25–1.5 times the RDA for sedentary persons and >1.5 times the RDA for those who exercise) are recommended for persons with obesity who undergo weight-loss therapy to limit the loss of muscle mass (80–82), because dietary amino acids, insulin, and contractile activity are the major regulators of muscle protein synthesis and breakdown (83). Preserving Healthy Muscle during Weight Loss1,2,3
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  Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• “The oral supplement assessed in this study safely and effectively promotes significant hair growth in women with temporary hair thinning.”A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of an Oral Supplement in Women with Self-perceived Thinning Hair