It also: Slows stomach emptying Improves insulin secretion Reduces blood sugar spikes When GLP-1 response weakens, appetite increases
Not a compounded version
Beyond protein (covered extensively above), a few additional nutritional priorities matter for training performance on GLP-1 drugs: Pre-workout nutrition: If you can tolerate food before training, eat a small meal containing 20-30g protein and 30-50g carbohydrates 2-3 hours before your session
Water, herbal teas, or perhaps a refreshing cucumber and mint-infused water can be excellent choices that align with your dietary objectives
Intestinal and brain cells contain prohormone convertase 1 (PC1), which is able to cleave proglucagon into Glicentin, Oxyntomodulin, GLP-1, GLP-2 and IP-2, while pancreatic islet cells contain prohormone convertase 2 (PC2), which capable of cleaving proglucagon into Glucagon and MPGF
That said, absence from a headline side-effect list is not the same as proof of safety, and it needs to be read against the wider picture for this class of drug