How to Prevent Nutritional Deficiencies on GLP-1 RAs The great news is that with a few mindful steps, you can prevent most nutritional deficiencies while on GLP-1 RA therapy
FDA's role in supplement regulation While the FDA doesn't pre-approve supplements, it does have several important responsibilities: Monitoring adverse event reports Inspecting manufacturing facilities Reviewing product labels for accuracy Enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMPs) Taking action against unsafe or mislabeled products This regulatory approach aims to balance consumer access to a wide range of dietary supplements with measures to protect public health
New international guidance is now available for the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with Type 1 Diabetes
Its also recommended to be cautious in people on certain medications like levodopa (without carbidopa), as mentioned, or those with specific medical conditions, but these are matters of caution rather than strict contraindications
The reduced appetite from injections naturally limits portion sizes, making food quality important
Jon: I think its setting a realistic and achievable protein target, probably 1.2-1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of target body weight