What are GLP-1 weight loss medicines?

Originally developed to help manage Type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (or GLP-1 medication for short) mimic the action of body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, but they are designed to have a stronger and much longer-lasting effect. This hormone regulates our appetite, blood sugar levels and feeling of fullness1. As a result, they have rapidly become a popular and effective part of weight loss treatments.

What effect do GLP-1 medicines have on our body?

Women naturally have around 20–30% lower intramuscular creatine stores compared to men.²

These medicines act mainly on three areas of the human body – the stomach, pancreas and brain.

• In the stomach, they slow gastric emptying, helping people feel fuller for longer.
• In the pancreas, they increase insulin secretion when blood glucose levels are high.
• In the brain, they reduce appetite and increase satiety signals, lowering the desire to eat.

Combined, these effects reduce both the need and desire to eat, helping people to lose weight more easily when used as part of a structured approach. They also support improved blood‑sugar control, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Are there side effects to this type of weight loss?

GLP-1 medicines reduce appetite, but they do not reduce the body’s requirement for essential nutrients such as protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Eating significantly less food can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, which may result in:

• Lower energy levels
• Suboptimal muscle growth and maintenance
• Suboptimal digestive health
• Overall health issues

How can Herbalife help, and why breakfast still matters 

Breakfast: Protein is the Priority..Protein is involved in virtually every internal process in the body. A deficit can have negative consequences for organs and systems across the board.

Protein: builds and strengthens muscle mass - plays a key role in tissue recovery - provides lasting satiety - serves as an energy source for the body.

On GLP-1, protein matters even more. When appetite is low, people tend to eat something light - bread, fruit, a little porridge. Protein ends up last on the list. But the body can't store protein the way it stores fat. When there's not enough, it starts breaking down muscle tissue.

Research shows: with protein deficiency, 25-40% of lost weight can come from muscle tissue rather than fat. The scale shows a loss, but the body gets weaker and metabolism slows down. Protein at every meal on GLP-1 is not a dietitian's tip. It's physiology.

Formula 1 Protein Shake

Herbalife's best selling product. Contains high-quality soy protein, dietary fiber, and a complex of 25 essential vitamins and minerals. Helping the body get the nutrients it needs without excess calories. On GLP-1, with reduced appetite, liquid format isn't a compromise - it's the solution: no burden on the stomach, and the body gets everything it needs.

Herbal Tea Drink - Energy without stimulants

Fatigue is a common companion of GLP-1, Ther Herbal tea drink based on green and black tea with hibiscus lifts it, supports metabolism and mental clarity, no sugar, no extra calories.. to be enjoyed hot or cold

Remember: GLP-1 - Mounjaro, WeGovy gave you a head start, Nutrition determines what happens next