Key nutrients to prioritize often include: B vitamins for energy metabolism and nervous system support Vitamin D for immune health, bone health, and hormone support Magnesium for muscle function, bowel regularity, sleep, and stress support Zinc for immune function, skin health, and hair support Iron when needed, especially for women vulnerable to low iron stores Trace minerals to help support hydration, metabolism, and overall resilience Because GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, many people are not just eating less food
Keep a symptom journal during the first few months to identify patterns and share relevant information with your doctor at follow-up appointments
Acosta says also, those with abnormalities in their gut hormones tend to lose more weight on GLP-1 medicines, while some people with "Hungry Brain" genetic markers may have a broken neural pathway that prevents the drug from being as effective for that group
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