Many patients on GLP-1 medications are already vitamin D deficient before starting treatment, as obesity itself is associated with lower vitamin D levels due to sequestration in adipose tissue
A practical alternative to multiple capsules or powders
While GLP-1s and similar peptides famously suppress appetite, reduce blood sugar, and cause weight loss, a growing body of research suggests they might also do much more: curb inflammation all over your body, increase mitochondria in skeletal muscle to give you more energy and help you build strength, and reduce the risk of conditions ranging from Alzheimers to heart disease to alcohol use disorder
Ensuring optimal B12 levels can be a proactive step toward safeguarding both maternal and infant health
If standard GLP-1 doses cause nausea, then Talk with your care team about slowing dose increases, staying longer at a lower approved dose, or other symptom management strategies
Understanding the mechanisms of pain allows us to better assess and compare formulations to select the most promising candidates