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What is MALAI?

MALAI (Metabolic Adaptive Lifestyle And Intelligence) is the AI nutrition care companion built specifically for people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. It generates phase-aware meal plans, manages side effects, protects lean muscle, and connects you with insurance-covered RD coaching.

Which GLP-1 medications does MALAI support?

MALAI supports all major GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), and dulaglutide (Trulicity). The app adapts your nutrition plan to your specific medication, dose, and titration phase.

Why is muscle preservation so important on GLP-1s?

Research shows up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be lean muscle mass — equivalent to 20+ years of age-related muscle loss in just months. Without enough protein and resistance training, you lose strength, metabolic health, and the long-term durability of your weight loss. MALAI is designed to protect lean mass throughout your journey.

Is MALAI a medical device or replacement for my doctor?

No. MALAI is a wellness and nutrition tool — not a medical device, prescription, or replacement for clinical care. We work alongside your prescribing physician, your registered dietitian, and any other clinicians on your team. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your treatment plan.

How much does MALAI cost?

The AI nutrition companion starts at $29/month at launch. Registered Dietitian (RD) coaching is a planned post-launch add-on, covered at $0 copay through Medical Nutrition Therapy by most major insurance plans — we check your eligibility and handle the billing. The Muscle Loss Risk Score is live now and free; the Protein Calculator and Side-Effect Pattern Finder ship in the same wave.

When is MALAI launching?

MALAI is launching Summer 2026. Join the waitlist now to be among the first to access the app and receive 3 months free at launch. Free tools are launching in waves before the main product.

Will MALAI help me with side effects like nausea?

Yes. Side-effect intelligence is core to MALAI. You log symptoms in seconds; we correlate nausea, fatigue, and GI issues with your meal timing, food types, and dose schedule, then surface evidence-based protocols to manage each symptom — from anti-nausea meal sequencing to hydration and fiber strategies.