On May 2, 2026, The Lancet published a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Klausen et al., Copenhagen University Hospital) testing once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg in 108 treatment-seeking adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity
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Recommended Daily Protein Intake on GLP-1 Therapy Nutrition experts recommend 1.21.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (or 0.540.72 grams per pound) for people on GLP-1 medications like semaglutide
Weight loss tends to improve over time with continued use, especially when combined with structured lifestyle changes and medical supervision
Our guide on traveling with semaglutide and traveling with tirzepatide covers these scenarios in detail
I hope to see improvement in my skin tone as I have a few dark spots from the sun