As patients stop GLP-1 weight-loss medications and face high rates of regain, a nutrition scientist highlights eggs as a practical, food-based strategy to support appetite control, muscle preservation, and nutrient intake.
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As the use of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs expands, a growing challenge is emerging for patients who discontinue treatment: preventing the rapid return of lost weight. A nutrition scientist says an everyday food—eggs—may play a meaningful role in helping people navigate that transition.
According to Adam Collins, an associate professor of nutrition at University of Surrey, people who stop GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro frequently regain a significant portion of the weight they lost. Writing in The Conversation, Collins said long-term data show that more than half of the lost weight often returns once treatment ends, a pattern he attributes to the powerful hormonal effects these drugs have on appetite regulation.
Collins said the problem is not unique to medications, but the rebound can be especially pronounced because GLP-1 drugs directly suppress hunger hormones and amplify fullness signals. When that pharmaceutical effect is removed, appetite can rebound sharply unless dietary habits are adjusted.
As a countermeasure, Collins points to eggs as a simple, affordable food that supports several biological processes tied to weight maintenance. Eggs provide complete, high-quality protein containing all essential amino acids, which are needed to maintain muscle mass during and after weight loss. Preserving muscle is critical because it helps sustain metabolic rate, particularly when overall calorie intake is reduced.
Collins also emphasized the hormonal effects of egg protein. Research shows that eating eggs stimulates the body’s natural production of glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1—the same hormone targeted by weight-loss injections—while simultaneously suppressing ghrelin, the hormone that drives hunger. This dual effect promotes satiety and can reduce calorie intake at later meals, offering what Collins describes as a gentler, food-based form of appetite regulation.
The focus on protein is especially relevant for people coming off GLP-1 drugs, many of whom struggle to eat enough during treatment because of suppressed appetite. Collins noted that meeting protein targets—often at least one gram per kilogram of body weight—is essential to prevent muscle loss, but large portions of meat may be unappealing. Eggs, he said, offer a portion-controlled and easily digestible alternative.
Beyond protein, eggs also address another issue common among users of weight-loss medications: nutrient deficiencies. Studies cited by Collins indicate that people using GLP-1 drugs frequently show low levels of nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, iron, and several B vitamins, compounding deficiencies already common in people with obesity. Eggs provide vitamin D and a range of micronutrients in a low-cost, widely available food.
Collins stressed that eggs are not a replacement for pharmaceutical therapy and should not be viewed as “nature’s version” of weight-loss injections. Instead, he framed them as a supportive dietary strategy that aligns with long-standing principles of nutrition science. Pairing eggs with fiber-rich foods such as vegetables or whole grains, he added, may further enhance satiety and nutritional value.
Once criticized for their cholesterol content, eggs have been reassessed by modern nutrition research, which generally finds that moderate consumption is safe for most people when part of an overall balanced diet.
In an era dominated by high-cost medications and rapid weight-loss interventions, Collins’ argument centers on sustainability. He said whole foods like eggs can help bridge the gap when drug therapy ends, reinforcing the role of basic nutrition in long-term metabolic health and weight stability.
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