High quality protein sources include: Lean meats (chicken breast, turkey) Fish and seafood Eggs and egg whites Greek yogurt and cottage cheese Tofu and tempeh Protein powders (whey isolate or plant based blends) Supplementation is often necessary for users who feel too full to eat whole food meals
The priorities are getting GLP-1 Alternatives When You Cant Tolerate the Side Effects If GLP-1 side effects like nausea are making treatment hard to stick with, you have options before giving up
Obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease risk: an uptodate in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Summary: Retatrutide FDA Status Retatrutide is not FDA-approved and won't be for at least another year It's in Phase 3 trials (TRIUMPH program) with results expected in late 2026 FDA approval is projected for 20272028 Phase 2 data showed 24.2% weight loss , better than any approved GLP-1 medication Current access: clinical trials (free), compounded retatrutide ($200$500/mo), or research peptides ($150$500/mo) When approved, retatrutide will be the first triple-agonist obesity medication on the market References Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al
FDA-approved indications: Ozempic and Rybelsus are approved specifically for type 2 diabetes management and should not be prescribed for weight loss alone, despite the weight reduction commonly observed with these medications
If you find yourself in the moderate or severe category, discussing a slower titration schedule with your healthcare provider may help