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Eggs Positioned as Practical Support for People Coming Off GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

A nutrition expert points to egg protein’s satiety effects as a low-cost complement during tapering or discontinuation.

Overview

  • Long-term follow-up shows many people regain more than half the weight lost after stopping drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.
  • Emerging evidence suggests the body’s own GLP-1 signaling may be blunted after drug use, a mechanism still under investigation.
  • Studies report that eggs increase fullness by stimulating endogenous GLP-1 and suppressing ghrelin, with added benefit when paired with fiber-rich foods.
  • High-quality protein from eggs can help users meet targets around 1 g per kilogram of body weight to better preserve muscle during weight loss.
  • A 2025 analysis flagged nutrient shortfalls among GLP-1 users; eggs offer a cost-effective way to cover some gaps, though they are not substitutes for the medications.