A healthy lifestyle keeps the weight off so that you can enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your efforts for longer
\Obesity Prevention: Improves energy expenditure and glucose utilization (PMC Review, 2022)
A basic multivitamin ($10-15 per month), standalone vitamin D ($5-8 per month), magnesium ($8-12 per month), and a protein supplement ($15-25 per month) covers the most critical GLP-1 nutrient gaps for approximately $38-60 per month, potentially less than Replenza while providing higher dosages of the most important nutrients
Routine follow-up should include discussion of any urinary changes, allowing clinicians to determine whether investigation beyond standard diabetes monitoring is warranted
This is particularly important during the winter when you might be less active
It has not been studied in patients with severe gastrointestinal disease and is not recommended in these patients