Can a protein drink help GLP-1 users keep muscle and avoid weight regain?

NCT ID NCT07595575

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nutraceutical Innovations LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether special amino acid-enriched drinks can help people on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs maintain muscle and prevent weight regain. Eight adults aged 30-65 who recently started GLP-1 medication will drink different supplement beverages, and researchers will measure how their bodies process protein, sugar, and insulin. The goal is to learn if these supplements support muscle health during weight loss.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: amino acid-enriched supplement beverages (Leuvate 001 and Leuvate 002)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple supplement to help people on GLP-1 drugs keep muscle and avoid regaining weight after stopping the medication.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 8 people. It measures short-term body responses, not long-term weight or muscle outcomes, so results may not lead to practical advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GLP-1 THE WHOLE-BODY PROTEIN SYNTHESIS RESPONSE TO PROTEIN WITH AMINO ACID OR AMINO ACIDS

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