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Beyond that, the supplements guide for GLP-1 users recommends considering: Electrolytes: Especially during the first few weeks when GI side effects are most prevalent B12: Often combined with GLP-1 agonists in compounded formulations, as semaglutide with B12 and tirzepatide with B12 combinations demonstrate Fiber: To support digestive regularity, which can be disrupted by altered gastric motility Biotin: Particularly if hair thinning occurs, as a preventive measure alongside adequate protein Exercise during retatrutide use Resistance training is more important than cardio during a GLP-1 protocol
Its also the first medication approved to help treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, highlighting how these treatments may impact far more than the number on the scale
It is not available through NHS prescribing, nor is it formally listed by any private pharmacy or specialist clinic as an approved treatment option
Design and baseline characteristics of the STRIDE trial: evaluating semaglutide in people with symptomatic peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes
This can cause chemical pneumonitis, bacterial pneumonia, or airway complications