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CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF USING MEAL REPLACEMENTS WITH ANTI-OBESITY MEDICATIONS

Robard had six highly regarded medical professionals research the importance of supplying proper nutrition to people utilizing the current diabetes/weight loss medications. The following are the key findings of their research.

• Meal replacements are an excellent option for those people using the GLP-1 receptor agonists or other effective obesity medications to supplement the common lack of sufficient protein and certain essential nutrients. — Dr. Sue Shapses, PhD, RD/RDN; Rutgers University

• While GLP-1 agents reduce people’s appetite and food preoccupation, it is also necessary to have behavioral support to navigate the food environment. Including meal replacements in a person’s daily routine — along with appropriate food choices — is an important tool to support the nutrition needed to achieve and sustain healthy weight loss and maintenance. — Dr. Kelly Alison, PhD, FAED, FTOS; University of Pennsylvania

• To maintain vital Lean Body Mass (LBM), use of high protein meal replacements with semaglutide and other GLP-1 medications will help reduce LBM loss, which was observed to be…