Patience combined with dose optimization produces the most reliable results
[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Lee WM
Clinical trial data from Retatrutide research and from comparable GLP-1 compound trials consistently shows that participants maintaining 80g+ of protein daily preserved lean mass significantly better than those whose protein intake dropped under caloric suppression
Prioritizing fiber from whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds) is always recommended, as these provide a broader spectrum of nutrients
And that is also a type of stressor, not having food
People with liver disease, heavy alcohol intake, heart failure with low oxygen risk, or a history of pancreatitis may need extra caution