We use GLP-1s not as a band-aid, but as a bridge
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Additional consideration should be given to vitamin D (most people are deficient regardless of weight), omega-3 fatty acids for inflammation support, magnesium for muscle function and sleep quality, and electrolytes to replace what is lost through the increased water excretion that accompanies early weight loss
That said, adopting lifestyle strategies while taking a GLP-1 might help to reduce the risk of regain
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Meaning that long after treatment has stopped, they have seen lasting improvements to their health