Can you eat too much protein on GLP-1?
For most healthy adults, eating up to roughly 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day is generally considered safe over the long term. The picture changes for adults with reduced kidney function or established kidney disease, where a clinician may set a lower personalized target. A practical step before going high-protein on a GLP-1 is a baseline metabolic panel, which includes creatinine, eGFR, and BUN. Most people land in the safe zone. Beyond the kidney question, very high protein intake can crowd out carbs and fats far enough that energy and training quality suffer. A realistic ceiling for a fat-loss phase is often around 1.2 grams per pound of body weight; much above that tends to give diminishing returns.
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Track every gram. Hit your protein target every day.
Phaze is a wellness and habit-tracking app. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Talk to your doctor before changing your protein intake, supplements, or training plan, especially if you have kidney disease or diabetes.