To address this limitation, research has concentrated on many strategies, including identifying and developing DPP-IV inhibitors 43,44 , altering the structural makeup of GLP-1, searching for structural analogues that are more resistant to DPP-IV cleavage 45 , and increasing its hydrodynamic radius ( R h) above the glomerular filtration cutoff by conjugating it to proteins such as transferrin 46 , albumin 47 , and elastin-like polypeptides 48
Best protein sources for GLP-1: Animal proteins: Eggs: 6g/egg - Ideal breakfast Oily fish (salmon, mackerel): 20g/100g - Omega-3 bonus Poultry (chicken, turkey): 25g/100g - Lean Greek yogurt: 10g/100g - Plus probiotics Plant-based proteins: Tofu: 12g/100g Lentils: 9g/100g (cooked) + fiber Chickpeas: 8g/100g + fiber Whey protein: 20-25g/serving - Post-workout Optimal protocol: 20-30g of protein per meal (3 meals/day) = stable GLP-1 production throughout the day 3
Potential long-term risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, lean muscle mass loss, and early worsening of diabetic retinopathy with rapid glycaemic improvement
The standard dose of Wegovy for weight loss is 2.4mg once a week
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