The Multiplier Effect

The Multiplier Effect
The Multiplier Effect

GLP-1s change how much you eat. But what happens when you also change what you eat?

Virta analyzed results from members on GLP-1s for weight loss. All received identical clinical care by Virta's in-house providers with one key difference:

one group changed what they ate using
the ai-powered virta method
the other group received 
standard glp-1 care

After one year, a clear pattern emerged: pairing GLP-1s with the Virta Method delivered the greatest weight loss.

Starting Strong Changes the Trajectory

The biggest difference emerged among members new to GLP-1s. Pairing medication with the Virta Method from the start led to greater weight loss after one year.

Whether members were new to GLP-1s or already using them, those following the Virta Method lost more weight. Across both groups, that added up to:

37%
greater adjusted
weight lost
or
~8
additional
pounds lost

More People Hit Meaningful Milestones

Weight loss wasn’t just greater on average, more people achieved clinically meaningful results.
what does 20% of body weight look like?
20% = 1/5 of your starting body weight. The amount looks different for everyone, but the impact can be life changing.
In fact, those following the Virta Method were more likely to reach every weight loss milestone measured.
ALL GLP-1 USERS
percentage of members reaching each weight-loss milestone
% body weight lost
a closer look at the medication
Among members new to GLP-1s who stayed on the same medication for one year,

Tirzepatide + Virta Method
delivered the biggest result:

19.7%
average
weight loss
or
~46
Pounds of adjusted
weight loss

Across both tirzepatide and semaglutide, following the Virta Method was associated with greater weight loss.

Next, we look beyond weight loss to examine the impact across metabolic health, from blood sugar and inflammation to liver, kidney, and heart health.