Queen Lean
Protein formulated specifically for the needs of women taking GLP-1s and those who have had weight loss surgery
Nutrition Package
The Science behind Queen Lean
The GLP-1 Nutrition Paradox
Weight loss medications like Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) work by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. This creates a powerful caloric deficit.
However, rapid weight loss signals a shift in your body's chemistry. Without targeted nutritional support, up to 40% of the weight you lose can be lean muscle mass, not fat. This is known as Sarcopenia.
Queen Lean was physician-formulated to bridge the specific "Nutritional Gap" created by GLP-1 therapies, ensuring you burn fat while keeping your curves, energy, and health.
1. Muscle Defense: The Protein Threshold
The Problem: When you eat significantly less, your protein intake drops. The body then breaks down muscle tissue for energy. Clinical data indicates that GLP-1 users are at a higher risk for sarcopenia (muscle wasting), which can permanently slow your metabolism.
The Solution: 25g of Ultra-Filtered Whey Isolate. We use a high-bioavailability isolate that absorbs rapidly without the heaviness of a meal. Research shows that maintaining a high protein intake (1.2–1.5g/kg) is critical to preserving lean mass during pharmacological weight loss.
Read the Research: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Sarcopenia: Weight Loss at a Cost? (PubMed)
Read the Research: Impact of High Protein Diet on Muscle Preservation (The Endocrine Society)
2. The Anti-Nausea Matrix: Electrolytes
The Problem: Dehydration is the #1 trigger for the nausea and headaches common with weekly injections. Because GLP-1s reduce thirst signals, many users are chronically dehydrated.
The Solution: A pH-Balanced Electrolyte Blend. Standard water isn't enough. Queen Lean delivers a precise ratio of Sodium Citrate, Potassium, and Magnesium. This blend is designed to stabilize fluid balance and settle the stomach without the excess sugar found in sports drinks.
Read the Research: Management of Gastrointestinal Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists (Journal of Clinical Medicine)
3. Vitality & Absorption: The Micronutrient Gap
The Problem: "Malnutrition of the Micro." When you reduce your food volume by 50-70%, you also reduce your intake of essential vitamins. Deficiencies in Vitamin D and B12 are common in GLP-1 patients, leading to fatigue, hair thinning ("Ozempic Hair"), and mood instability.
The Solution: Bioavailable Vitamin D3 + Methylated B12. We include 50% of your daily value of these critical nutrients in every scoop, ensuring your energy production and hair health remain optimal even in a caloric deficit.
Read the Research: Micronutrient Deficiencies in Patients Post-Bariatric and Pharmacologic Weight Loss (Nutrients Journal)
4. Digestive Harmony: The Motility Factor
The Problem: GLP-1 medications work by slowing gastric emptying (gastroparesis). This often leads to severe bloating and constipation.
The Solution: 3g Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG). Unlike cheap fibers that cause gas, PHGG is a "clinically invisible" soluble fiber. It regulates motility and keeps you regular gently, supporting gut health without exacerbating the bloating associated with slowed digestion.
My Story
"For years, I fought a silent war against my body. The cycles of restriction, the guilt, the feeling that I was trapped in a vessel that didn't reflect who I was inside. When I finally made the decision to undergo Gastric Sleeve surgery, it wasn't the 'easy way out' that people whisper about—it was a lifeline. It was me finally choosing me.
But the months following surgery brought a struggle I didn't expect.
I was losing weight, yes. But I was also losing my spark. Six months post-op, the 'honeymoon phase' faded into exhaustion. My hair began clogging the shower drain. I felt weak in the gym, and despite the scale going down, I looked in the mirror and saw someone who looked tired, not healthy.
My surgeon’s voice was a constant refrain in my head: 'Protein first. Protein first.'
But here was the reality: My new, tiny stomach simply couldn't handle the volume of food required to meet those goals. Grilled chicken sat like a rock. The thick, chalky 'bariatric shakes' on the market made me nauseous and bloated. I was suffering from malnutrition in the midst of my greatest success.
I realized that while the surgery had changed my anatomy, the nutrition industry hadn't caught up.
I didn't need a 'bulk-up' powder designed for a 200lb bodybuilder. I needed nutrient density in a small, gentle package. I needed something that respected my restriction while fueling my recovery.
So, I built Queen Lean.
This formula is the result of my refusal to compromise. We combined the highest-grade Whey Isolate (for absorption without the heaviness) with the specific vitamins and electrolytes that bariatric queens are often deficient in.
Queen Lean is a declaration that you deserve to feel strong, not just 'smaller.' You have done the hard work to reclaim your life. Now, let us help you rule it."
— Sammie, Founder of Queen Lean