Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Bar chart of protein per serving, marking sources that also supply collagen: chicken breast 26 g, Greek yogurt 15 g, Marmels bar 12 g, two eggs 12 g and bone broth 9 g

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-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication averaging 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, less than half current guidance, with 88 percent falling short. Protein and collagen both come up in this conversation, but they do different jobs and the evidence is not equally strong. Here is what the trial data shows about lean mass, where collagen honestly fits, and what to eat when appetite is capped.
Bar chart of protein per GLP-1 friendly snack: Greek yogurt 15 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, two eggs 12 g, beef jerky 9 g, chickpeas 5 g and a candy bar 2 g

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-like peptide-1) medication, and their snacking has changed: smaller portions, more protein, cleaner ingredients. This guide covers what makes a snack GLP-1 friendly, why protein and portion matter most when you are eating less, and how a few smart options, including a protein-forward dark chocolate, fit a reduced appetite.