It processes everything we eat, breathe, and absorb through our skin
Baseline (before starting GLP-1 or supplements): 25-hydroxyvitamin D (target: 30-50 ng/mL) Vitamin B12 (target: above 400 pg/mL) Serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC Serum magnesium Serum zinc Complete metabolic panel CBC (to check for anemia) Follow-up testing at 3 and 6 months: Repeat all baseline labs Add: body composition measurement (DEXA scan is gold standard) to track lean mass vs fat mass changes Assess supplement adherence and adjust doses based on results The cost of basic nutritional bloodwork is minimal compared to the cost of undiagnosed deficiencies
Athletic Recovery Combats free radicals generated during intense exercise, reduces muscle damage, speeds recovery, and supports peak physical performance
The Shoulder If someone is giving you a B12 injection in the shoulder, have them make a downward-facing v-shape with your thumb and forefinger over the deltoid (shoulder) muscle
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While creating 5-MTHF, the body undergoes several biochemical conversions (methylation)
