Cost savings come from eliminating manufacturer branding, marketing, and distribution premiumsnot from lower quality standards
Still, "dietary protein should be a priority to help preserve muscle mass" in people taking GLP-1 medications, experts urged in a 2025 advisory published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
They found that participants who took collagen experienced a greater increase in patellar tendon cross-sectional area (+6.8 mm) than the placebo group (+1.2 mm)
In a recent systematic review of 14 RCTs [254], HL-focused interventions led to significant improvements in T2DM health knowledge, quality of life, physical activity levels, and health-related self-efficacy, although inconsistent results were seen across self-management strategies such as glycemic control, foot care, diet management, and medication adherence [254]
Some users of the drug have reported worrying health problems