Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein and Collagen on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP1) Drugs
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Aug 24 2026
Research from 2025 and 2026 found people taking a glucagon-likepeptide-1 (GLP-1) medication averaging 0.6 grams of protein perkilogram of body weight per day, less than half current guidance,with 88 percent falling short. Protein and collagen both come up inthis conversation, but they do different jobs and the evidence is notequally strong. Here is what the trial data shows about lean mass,where collagen honestly fits, and what to eat when appetite is capped.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Friendly Snacks: A Guide
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 28 2026
About one in eight U.S. adults now takes a GLP-1 (glucagon-likepeptide-1) medication, and their snacking has changed: smallerportions, more protein, cleaner ingredients. This guide covers whatmakes a snack GLP-1 friendly, why protein and portion matter mostwhen you are eating less, and how a few smart options, including aprotein-forward dark chocolate, fit a reduced appetite.
