When you can barely eat, every gram has to count.
GLP-1 Mate Protein Essentials: Clear Protein + Creatine + Electrolytes, Natural Strawberry (600g)
A clear, light strawberry protein drink with 20g protein, creatine, electrolytes and five-type collagen in 80 calories. It sips like juice, not a milkshake, so it still goes down on the low-appetite days.
- 20g protein
- 0g sugar
- 80 calories
- Clear, not creamy
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- Third-party lab tested, made in a cGMP facility
- Sugar-free, gluten-free and soy-free
The medication quiets your hunger. It can't tell your muscles.
The food noise is gone. A few bites and you're done. That's the part that's working. The catch is that your body still needs protein to hold on to muscle, and protein is usually the first thing to fall off the plate when you can't face a full meal.
of the weight lost in the semaglutide STEP 1 trial body-scan group was lean tissue.
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SURMOUNT-1 DXA substudy, NEJM 2022grams of protein per kg of body weight a day is the range commonly suggested during active weight loss.
Ask your provider for your own targetLean tissue on a body scan includes water, organs and glycogen as well as muscle, so not all of it is muscle. Losing some lean mass is normal with any weight loss. Eating enough protein and strength training are the two habits most often recommended to protect what you can.
The Appetite Gap
It's the distance between the protein your body asks for and what you can actually get down on a quiet-appetite day. Thick shakes sit like a brick. Chicken breast at 9 a.m. isn't happening. So the gap grows, quietly, a few grams at a time. Protein Essentials was built to close it in a glass you'll actually finish.
How far short does a low-appetite day leave you?
Move the sliders. We use the low end of the common range (1.2 g per kg) and your goal weight, which many clinicians use as the anchor during weight loss.
An estimate for orientation only, not medical advice. If you have kidney disease or another condition, your provider should set your protein target.
Built for the days a shake feels like a brick.
Most protein shakes were designed for the gym, not for a stomach that's already full after three bites. Protein Essentials uses clear whey isolate and collagen for a thin, light drink, then adds the extras people on GLP-1 tend to run short on.
| Per serving | Protein Essentials | Typical creamy shake | Electrolyte packet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20g protein | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Light, juice-like texture | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| 0g sugar | ✓ | var | var |
| Potassium, sodium, magnesium | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Creatine monohydrate | ✓ | × | × |
| Prebiotic fiber | ✓ | var | × |
| Collagen, biotin, vitamin C | ✓ | × | × |
"Typical" columns describe common product categories, not any specific brand. "var" means it varies by product.
Four jobs, one glass, 80 calories.
Each part of the formula lines up with something people on GLP-1 say changes first. Here's exactly what's in a 30g serving.
Hold on to what you've built
Protein plus creatine to help maintain lean muscle and strength, especially alongside resistance training.*
- Protein20 g
- Creatine monohydrate2,000 mg
Replenish while you eat less
Less food means fewer minerals coming in. A full electrolyte profile supports everyday hydration.*
- Potassium890 mg
- Sodium125 mg
- Magnesium84 mg
- Calcium45 mg
Keep things moving as habits change
Prebiotic inulin fiber from chicory root supports digestive health as your eating pattern shifts.*
- Inulin (chicory)2,000 mg
- Dietary fiber2 g
Support hair, skin and nails
Five collagen types (I, II, III, V, X) from four sources, with biotin, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.*
- Biotin4,500 mcg
- Vitamin C100 mg
- Hyaluronic acid100 mg
The whole label, not the highlights.
You've seen enough "proprietary blends." Here's every line on the panel, the same numbers printed on the bag.
- Third-party lab tested for purity, safety and potency
- Non-GMO, made in a cGMP-compliant facility
- Sweetened with stevia leaf extract, 0g added sugar
- Contains milk, egg and fish (cod). Free of soy and gluten
Supplement Facts
Servings Per Container 20
| Amount Per Serving | % DV |
| Calories 80 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3 g | 1%** |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7%** |
| Total Sugars 0 g (0 g added) | 0%** |
| Protein 20 g | <1%** |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg | 111% |
| Biotin (as d-biotin) 4,500 mcg | 15,000% |
| Calcium (as calcium carbonate) 45 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 84 mg | 20% |
| Sodium (as sodium chloride & sodium hyaluronate) 125 mg | 5% |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) 890 mg | 19% |
| Clear Protein & Collagen Complex (Types I, II, III, V, X) 20 gHydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides, hydrolyzed fish collagen, chicken bone broth protein concentrate, clear whey protein isolate, eggshell membrane collagen | † |
| Creatine Monohydrate 2,000 mg | † |
| Inulin (from chicory) 2,000 mg | † |
| Hyaluronic Acid (as sodium hyaluronate) 100 mg | † |
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: malic acid, citric acid, natural flavors, stevia leaf extract.
One journey. Different needs along the way.
The dose just kicked in
Appetite vanished overnight and you're living on a few bites. A glass you can sip over an hour gets 20g in without a fight.
The scale's moving. So is your hairbrush.
Shedding is one of the most common surprises. Steady protein plus collagen, biotin and vitamin C support healthy-looking hair while you keep going.*
Keep what you worked for
You hit your goal or you're tapering. Now the job is holding on to strength. A daily glass makes the protein habit automatic.*
Thirty seconds, once a day.
Add 3 scoops
Into a glass of cold water, or a drink you already like.
Shake or stir
It mixes into a light, clear strawberry drink. No chalky, creamy base.
Sip your way
Morning start, afternoon refresher, after a workout, or slowly across a low-appetite day.
The questions a smart buyer asks first
Is "GLP-1" on the label just marketing?
Fair question. Protein Essentials contains no medication and does not act like one. The name means it was designed around what changes during a GLP-1 journey: a smaller appetite, less protein, fewer minerals coming in from food, and shifting digestion. Judge it on the panel above: 20g protein, 2g creatine, a real electrolyte profile, 2g fiber and five collagen types in 80 calories.
Collagen isn't a complete protein. Does that matter?
Collagen is low in some essential amino acids, which is why the 20g protein complex also includes clear whey protein isolate and bone broth protein. Count each glass toward your daily total and keep some whole-food protein in your day, like eggs, Greek yogurt, fish or chicken. Think of it as the easy 20 grams, not the only 20.
Is 2g of creatine enough?
Most strength research uses 3 to 5g a day, so 2g is a supporting amount that pairs with your protein. If you already take creatine, keep your usual dose and count this toward it.
Can I take it with my GLP-1 medication?
It's a food-based dietary supplement, not a drug. Still, check with the provider who prescribes your medication before adding any supplement, especially if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or nursing, or take other prescriptions.
I have blood work coming up. Anything to know?
Yes. Each serving has 4,500 mcg of biotin, and the FDA has warned that high-dose biotin can interfere with some lab tests, including certain thyroid and heart tests. Tell your doctor you take biotin before any blood draw.
Does it replace a meal?
No. At 80 calories it's a protein top-up, not a meal replacement. It's meant to fill the gap on days when meals are small or skipped.
What does it taste like?
Light, natural strawberry, sweetened with stevia leaf extract. Because it's clear protein rather than a milk-based shake, it drinks thin and refreshing instead of heavy.
How long does one bag last?
Each 600g bag holds 20 servings of 3 scoops, so about 20 days at one glass a day.
Any allergens?
It contains milk, egg and fish (cod). It's free of soy and gluten.
Shipping and returns?
Shipping is free on every US order, and orders usually arrive in 3 to 4 business days. You can request a return within 30 days under our return policy. Contact us first and we'll walk you through it.
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