GLP-1 Nutritional Solutions

Nourishing the unique dietary needs of GLP-1

Obesity impacts 42% of U.S. adults, and GLP-1 therapies are making a difference—but consumers are also seeking nutritional solutions that round out their weight-management journey.

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How GLP-1s work

GLP-1 medications that influence insulin secretion and glucose metabolism, and can also suppress appetite.

Reduce Blood Sugar

Reduce blood sugar

GLP-1s reduce blood sugar by increasing insulin, reducing glucagon

Gastro Health

Promote fullness

GLP-1s promote feelings of fullness by slowing gastric emptying

Reduce Hunger Cravings

Reduce cravings

GLP-1s reduce hunger cravings by acting on brain appetite centers


 

 

Measuring the market

Obesity Rates

+3X

U.S. adult obesity rates have tripled since 19602

GLP-1 Use

+700%

From 2019–2023, a +700% increase in GLP-1 prescriptions for non-diabetic patients3

Projected Growth

~15M

~15M obese patients projected to be on GLP-1 medications by 20304

Lifestyle Change

55%

55% of current users, 54% "GLP-1 interested" wish medical science could help them make lifestyle changes5

Targeted Nutrition

Solutions for during & after GLP-1 treatment

Metabolic changes with GLP-1 use can contribute to nutritional gaps, adverse symptoms and discomfort. Cargill offers solutions to support these unique dietary needs at every stage of the consumer journey.

Promote gastrointestinal health

Promote gastrointestinal health

Slowdown in gastric motility and reduced thirst can prompt GI complaints, which may lead to premature treatment cessation.6

Fibers

  • Soluble corn fiber 
  • Resistant starch

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Maintain muscle mass

Maintain muscle mass

Weight loss can often lead to loss of lean body mass, leaving users concerned about muscle volume, health and function.

Proteins

  • PURIS® pea proteins 
  • Prolia® soy flour  
  • Prosanté® textured soy flour

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Deliver hydration

Deliver hydration

GLP-1 medications can suppress feelings of thirst and result in reduced fluid intake.7,8

Salts / Electrolytes 

  • Potassium chloride  
  • Potassium citrate 
  • Sodium citrate  
  • Sea salt  
  • Pink Himalayan salt 

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Promote satiety

Promote satiety

GLP-1 users report reduced food cravings. Post-treatment, when food cues return, it's important to manage calorie consumption and positive nutrition.

Fibers

  • Soluble corn fiber 

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Proteins

  • PURIS® pea proteins 
  • Prolia® soy flour  
  • Prosanté® textured soy flour

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Maintain weight loss

Maintain weight loss

As the biological drive to lose weight subsides, positive nutrition can support a stable, maintainable body weight.

Fibers

  • Soluble corn fiber 
  • Resistant starch 

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Proteins

  • PURIS® pea proteins 
  • Prolia® soy flour  
  • Prosanté® textured soy flour

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Sweeteners 

  • EverSweet® stevia sweetener 
  • EverSweet® stevia sweetener + ClearFlo® natural flavor 
  • ViaTech® stevia sweetener
  • Zerose® erythritol
  • Xtend® sucromalt

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Formulating for function and enjoyment

Bars

Whether used as a satiating snack or nutritious meal replacement, this convenient format is a consumer favorite.

Beverages

Hydrating, nourishing, satisfying. Great flavor helps functional benefits go down smoothly.

Dairy & Alternatives

Nutrition-forward formulation blurs the lines between positive choices and indulgence.

Snacks

Help consumers stay on track with better-for-you snacking options in a wide range of formats.

Supplements

With amazing flavor and appealing texture, our gummy experts help you put the "fun" in functional.


 

Take the next step

Talk to an expert

Leverage Cargill ingredients and expertise to enable success in the developing market for weight management nutrition.

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Additional resources from Cargill

Nutritional beverage powders up their game

Powdered beverage mixes have elevated their performance and expanded into the mainstream. But these higher expectations bring formulation challenges. Cargill technical experts unpack solutions for delivering on complex goals.

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Identifying Consumer Priorities in Nutritional Beverages

Functional beverages not only quench thirst; they also support consumers’ health, nutrition and active lifestyle goals. Learn how to craft products that hit consumer hot buttons.

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GLP-1 nutritional solutions

From plant-based proteins to next-generation sweeteners, dietary fibers to probiotics, Cargill offers a full portfolio of ingredients to support innovation in the weight wellness space – together with formulation expertise to make them irresistible.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. EverSweet® is a product of Avansya, a joint venture of Cargill and dsm-firmenich. PURIS® Pea Protein is a trademark of PURIS Foods, a Cargill strategic partner.

Some Cargill products are only approved for use in certain geographies, end uses, and/or at certain usage levels. It is the customer's responsibility to determine, for a particular geography, that (i) the Cargill product, its use and usage levels, (ii) the customer's product and its use, and (iii) any claims made about the customer's product, all comply with applicable laws and regulations.

SOURCES:

  1. CDC.gov. "Adult Obesity Facts." May 2024. 
  2. WorldObesity.org. Global Obesity Observatory. 
  3. The BMJ. "GLP-1 Agonists: US Sees 700% Increase Over Four Years in Number of Patients Without Diabetes Starting Treatment." 386:q1645. July 23, 2024. 
  4. J.P. Morgan. "The Increase in Appetite for Obesity Drugs." November 29, 2023. 
  5. Kantar GLP-1 Study, Kantar U.S. MONITOR 2024. 
  6. Paccou, et al. The Lancet; Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2024. Neeland, et al. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2024;26(Suppl. 4):16–27. 
  7. Kommu & Berg. Obesity Reviews. 2024;25:e13792.  
  8. Almandoz, et al. Obesity. 2024​.