Their guidance recommends proactive supplementation for nutrients including iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B12, and C during active GLP-1 therapy
Less urgent but still worth reporting: side effects that do not improve after seven days at any dose level, persistent diarrhea that interferes with daily activities, significant hair thinning (which can occur during rapid weight loss phases and may relate to nutritional deficiencies rather than medication directly), mood changes including increased anxiety or depression, and hair loss patterns that seem disproportionate to weight loss speed
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Ongoing check-ins with the care team are part of the process rather than an afterthought
He also suggests selecting foods that keep you full longer, including high-fiber options, protein meals, and fewer carbohydrates
The evidence is limited to this animal model and no bone density data beyond animal studies exists for ipamorelin